Re: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

John Hatch

Description

Title:

Re: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Creator:

John Hatch

Date:

5/7/1999

Text:

Molly, This is a very frustrating problem to have or to help treat.

Try looking at:

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http://www.rsdnet.org/medref.html

John D. Hatch, CPO, LPO, FAAOP
Clinical Manager
RDA Amarillo, Texas



> Molly Pitcher wrote:
>
> I am seeing a gentleman who has a three year hx of RSD. He presents
> with a painful, grossly swollen right UE and is considering a shoulder
> disarticulation or trans-humeral amputation shortly. There are also
> vascular compromises. I am to fit him with a simple elbow extension
> orthosis for an immediate problem but my question is not about this.
> Does anyone know of physicians or centers who specialize in RSD? I
> don't know much about his case but wanted to get info from the list on
> whether anyone has dealt with such a problem or suggestions I may be
> able to give to the referring physician(not the surgeons, but a pain
> specialist). Thanks for any assistance. Molly Pitcher CPO

Citation

John Hatch, “Re: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 28, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211860.