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A F Thomas
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New thoughts on reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
Chronic pain caused by a sympathetic nervous system aberration must be considered separately from chronic pain resulting from carcinoma, arthritis, neuropathies and other delineated pathology. Because the pathophysiology of these conditions and their associated pain can be explained, treatment modalities can be planned specific to the affected individual and targeted toward the altered physiology. If the pathophysiology is not clearly defined or understood, as is the case in reflex sympathetic dystrophy and other idiopathic pain conditions, then prescription and remediation become a challenge for the healthcare professional and client. New thoughts on the clinical findings, pathogenesis, diagnosis and prognosis are evolving, with inherent implications for neuroscience nursing.
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: pain that doesn't stop.
This article describes reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and how the nurse's role in early identification of the syndrome can help break the vicious pain cycle these patients experience. Nursing care plans must be directed toward providing emotional support and encouragement, maintaining and/or restoring mobility, and establishing adequate pain control.
Osteitis deformans in the South African negro. A report of 3 cases.
Osteitis deformans is a relatively common disease in Caucasians, but rare in the indigenous people in Africa. Three cases of Paget's disease occuring in South African Negroes are reported here. Gene marker studies confirmed the absence of Caucasoid genes in these patients.
Hepatoma presenting as a bone tumour: a case report.
Osseous metastases from hepatoma are rare. One patient who had a lesion in the upper humerus is presented.
Polyarthritis associated with Yersinia enterocolitica infection.
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome: a nursing challenge.
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Fractures of the upper surface of the tibia.
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