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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy also known as regional pain syndrome. This is a condition which results following surgery or an injury. It is characterised by significant pain (often burning in nature and widespread) which is present most of the time and may be worsened by extremes of temperature. The skin often becomes red, swollen and hypersensitive. Light pressure over an effected area may result in very severe and immediate pain. Joints in the area will become stiffened and may develop contractures. If this complication occurs it requires early and aggressive treatment with mobilisation of the effected joint and often nerve blocks to reduce the action of the nerves which are driving the process.
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