PubMed · 8024969
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
Abstract
There has been increasing interest in reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) over the past decade. This trend has continued over the past 2 years with the publication of a number of reports and studies, many of which are reviewed here. Progress has been made in understanding RSDS, with the demonstration of increased alpha-adrenergic receptor activity in peripheral nerves following injury. Release of alpha-adrenergic agonists from sympathetic nerve terminals may then cause nociceptor activation and pain. Use of phentolamine, an alpha-adrenergic receptor inhibitor, in a diagnostic test may provide a more specific method for recognizing RSDS.
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F Kozin. 1994. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002281-199403000-00016
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