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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the sympathetic nervous system. RSD is considered a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1, which more fully represents the full scope of the condition's symptoms and signs.
Some six to eight million people are afflicted with RSD. Most of these people are women. RSD usually starts in one extremity, such as the foot or hand, and progressively worsens and spreads to other areas of the body. This pain syndrome can occur after an injury, such as a broken bone. The degree of pain is usually disproportionate to the injury and often continues after the injury is healed.
If you have RSD, contact Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC and ask to speak with one of our Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy lawyers for your free consultation.
Causes of RSD
Minor injuries can lead to RSD, which can develop anytime from immediately after you are injured to several days later. The first sign of RSD is a painful sensation that is not in proportion to the type of injury.
Traumas that can lead to RSD:
- Heart attack
- Broken bones
- Bruises
- Tight-fitting casts
- Cuts Surgery
- Infection
- Repetitive motion disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms of RSD
Not all symptoms of RSD need to be evident for a person to have RSD. Patients can have different symptoms depending on the stage of their RSD. If you are experiencing at least three of the following symptoms, you may have RSD:
- Swelling and tenderness of the joints
- Tremors
- Muscle spasms
- Extreme burning or aching pain
- Partial or complete loss of motor function
- Increased sweating around the injured or afflicted area
- Osteoporosis
- Bone softening
- Change in skin color
- Change in skin temperature
The Three Stages of RSD
There are three stages of RSD. Each stage normally lasts for approximately three months. The different stages can progress at different speeds depending on the patient. A person can experience different stages of RSD in different parts of the body simultaneously. RSD's stages are very unpredictable.
Stage 1: Acute
There is severe pain in the area of the injury, including muscle stiffness, swelling, and muscle cramping. The patient may sweat profusely. His or her skin may experience changes in color and temperature and be more sensitive to light and touch.
Stage 2: Dystrophic
The swelling and pain increase and start to spread to other parts of the body. Muscle tissue and bone may start to break down. Nails and hair may change in consistency, and their growth may become erratic.
Stage 3: Atrophic
The person experiences unmanageable pain and irreversible muscle atrophy. Some patients may experience this third stage of RSD in all parts of the body.
Why you need an RSD lawyer
A person may have RSD because of an injury from an accident caused by someone else. Injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident or caused by errors, such as a misdirected needle, unnecessary surgery, misdiagnosis, or faulty medical treatments, can be grounds for a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
RSD cases can be very complicated. This is why you need an experienced Western Pennsylvania or Pittsburgh Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy lawyer that can help you. We, at Carol Rosenbloom Associates LLC believe that our clients need the help of a legal professional who is experienced in dealing with RSD cases and knows that RSD is a serious condition that may be permanent, painful, and costly.
At Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC, we have a thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania personal injury law and more than 40 years of combined experience handling cases involving reflex sympathetic dystrophy. If you or a family member suffer reflex sympathetic dystrophy, our attorneys can quickly evaluate your claim and explain your options.
Initial consultations are free. The majority of our services are provided on a contingent fee basis. This means you will pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to achieve a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
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The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, law firm of Carol Rosenbloom Associates, LLC represents families and individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, disability insurance bad faith, and workers' compensation. We serve clients throughout Allegheny County, Butler County, Westmoreland County, Cambria County, Blair County, Indiana County, Somerset County, Beaver County, Fayette County, Greene County, and Armstrong County, and areas including Monroeville, Wexford, Cranberry Township, Butler, Greensburg, Ford City, Murrysville, New Kensington, Johnstown, Ebensburg, Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Indiana, Somerset, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Aliquippa, Uniontown, Connellsville, Waynesburg, and Kittanning.
