Can reflex sympathetic dystrophy be cured?
If diagnosed and managed early, with attention to pain relief, psychotherapy, and gentle physiotherapy the symptoms can be reduced.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a disorder characterised by distressing pain, out of proportion to the condition giving rise to it. Its modern name is Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
If diagnosed and managed early, with attention to pain relief, psychotherapy, and gentle physiotherapy the symptoms can be reduced.