Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - Diagnosis

Imaging Studies:

Simple radiography showed pronounced demineralization of the skeleton MEMBER who becomes severely affected with diseaseprogression. Articular erosions are not present. Demineralizationbegins at the ends of bones and progresses until it becomessmooth.

Scanning scintigraphy is positive in 50% of patients. The study isuseful in the early stages of the disease. Items are abnormal latestages, with increased joint and periarticular capture. This findingis not specific reflex sympathetic dystrophy but cause suspicion.

The differential diagnosis is made ​​with the following conditions:acute nerve injury, cellulitis, septic arthritis, upper limb occlusivedisease, median neuropathy, neurosarcoidoza, diabeticneuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, toxic neuropathy, cauzalgia,insuficeinta pressure chronic peripheral nerve compression,plexopatii, flebotromboza, rheumatologic diseases.