Synonyms Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Complex regional pain syndrome I and II (CRPS I and II) Complex Regional Dysfunction System Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease Definition Sudeck’s disease is a complex regional pain syndrome, which classically runs in three stages. In the final stage, … Sudeck’s disease on the hand
Diagnosis The diagnosis of Sudeck’s disease of the hand is made via:. The examination by the specialist (swelling, pain, restricted movement, tissue changes, hair growth) X-ray of the hand (decalcification? ) MRI of the hand Therapy Therapeutic measures primarily pursue the goal of improving the mobility of the joint and ideally restoring it completely. This … Diagnosis | Sudeck’s disease on the hand
Synonyms in a broader sense Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome I and II Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease Introduction In Sudeck’s disease (also known as CRPS I= Cronic Regional Pain Syndrome) at least one joint is affected. This is usually on the … Sudeck’s disease
Appearance When does Sudeck’s disease occur? 50% after 25% without 20% after 5% after Contusions (bruises) Sprains Fractures (bone fracturesBone fracture) Luxations (joint dislocations) After OperationsOperation Obvious cause Neuropathies (nervous diseases) Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Coronary insufficiency (coronary artery disease) Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Medication (e.g. barbiturates (sleeping pills)) Frequency Due to the many different symptoms, … Appearance | Sudeck’s disease
Differential diagnosis alternative causes A number of other diseases can fake more or less symptoms of Sudeck’s disease. The following diseases are among them: FracturesBone fracture DistortionsContusions (dislocation bruises) Compartment syndrome Overload syndrome Thoracic-outlet syndrome e.g. caused by a cervical rib Peripheral nerve constriction syndrome (nerve constriction of various causes) Lymph congestion (edema) Myofascial pain … Differential diagnosis alternative causes | Sudeck’s disease
Healing The most important factor in the treatment of Sudeck’s disease is an early and stage-appropriate multimodal therapy. For a cure, the recognition of this clinical picture at the earliest possible stage is particularly important. The best chances of a cure exist when there is no nerve injury. In a few cases the complete cure … Healing | Sudeck’s disease
Localization of Sudeck’s disease Among other things, a forearm fracture (distal radius fracture) in the hand can lead to the development of Sudeck’s disease. This is also the most common cause and occurs in about 7 to 37% of cases with this type of fracture. Other fractures in the arm region can also lead to … Localization of Sudeck’s disease | Sudeck’s disease
Synonyms Dupuytren’s contracture; fibromatosis of the palmar fascia, Dupuytren’s ́sche Disease General / Introduction Depending on the stage of the disease, Dupuytren’s disease can be treated in different ways. Unfortunately, the usual conservative measures such as physiotherapy are ineffective, so that surgical therapy is often resorted to. In the following, the individual therapy options, their … Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Needle Fasciotomy (Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy=PNF) In contrast to hand surgery procedures, needle fasciotomy is a minimally invasive procedure with a fast healing time and short follow-up time.In this procedure, the connective tissue strands are weakened by needle stitches to such an extent that they can be stretched and torn manually. In most cases, this method … Needle Fasciotomy (Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy=PNF) | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Radiotherapy Radiation therapy is a form of therapy for Dupuytren’s disease, which can halt the progress of the disease in its early stages. The fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the formation of the nodes and strands, should be disturbed in their ability to divide. This reduces or even prevents the further formation of nodules and … Radiotherapy | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Exercises When doing the exercises for Dupuytren’s disease, care must be taken that not only the affected hand is used, but that both hands perform the exercises equally. Depending on how severe or advanced the disease already is, the most helpful method can be chosen from various methods. In addition to these exercises, there are … Exercises | Therapy of Dupuytren’s disease
Synonyms Sudeck`sche healing derailment Algodystrophy Causalgia Sudeck Syndrome Posttraumatic Dystrophy Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome I and II Sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck ́sche Disease There is no generally recognized therapy concept. The therapy depends on the stage of the disease. The following stage-dependent therapeutic procedure is recommended. Stage I Stage II Stage … Treatment of Sudeck’s disease
