Complex regional pain syndrome

Case contributed by Felipe Rojas
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain and oedema of the right hand. The patient has a history of a right forearm fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Generalised decrease in bone mineral density with periarticular osteopenia and subperiosteal bone resorption, mainly, on the radial aspect of the proximal phalanx of the fourth finger.

Generalised soft tissue oedema of the hand.

Case Discussion

The findings are consistent with complex regional pain syndrome secondary to trauma.

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