MEDICAL-TREATMENT OF REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY

The treatment of reflex sympathetic dystrophy is not delineated clearl y, and there are few controlled studies regarding rehabilitation as me dicine. Analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and intra-ar ticular steroids are used widely, but especially in Europe, calcitonin is the primary treatment at early stages of the disease. Local intrav enous injections are used currently in case of failure of the previous treatments. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are needed also to de crease pain and to improve stiffness.