Yonsei Med J.  1977 Jun;18(1):59-63. 10.3349/ymj.1977.18.1.59.

Post-traumatic Sympathetic Dystrophy: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Neurosugery, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

A case of post-traumatic sympathetic dystrophy following crushing injury to the left fingers is described. A brachial angiogram showed obliteration of the radial artery at the level of the wrist joint. Following dorsal sympathectomy, the persistent pain was relieved and trophic changes disappeared.


MeSH Terms

Adult
Case Report
Finger Injuries/complications*
Human
Male
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/etiology*
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