Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a painful, disabling disorder of unknown pathophysiological origin that usually commences after trauma to or surgery on a limb. In chronic cases, the syndrome leads to ...

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is also known as complex regional pain syndrome. A man with worsening pain in his right arm is diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Contributed by Sherril Sego, ...

Paulsboro's Jenny Loder (right) with her daughter and boyfriend during a rare moment of happiness while living with RSD. When Jenny Loder had surgery five years ago, she didn't realize how much it ...

Brisk reflexes refer to an above-average response during a reflex test. During a reflex test, your doctor tests your deep tendon reflexes with a reflex hammer to measure your response. This test is ...