Bone scintigraphy in the reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome

Conference · Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6864727

Kozin, F; Soin, J S; Ryan, L M; Carrera, G F; Wortmann, R L

Sixty-four consecutive patients were studied for possible reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS). They were divided into five groups, based upon specific clinical criteria, and the radiographic and scintigraphic findings in each group were examined. Osteoporosis was the most common radiographic abnormality. Scintigraphic abnormalities were noted in 60% of RSDS patients but in only 7% of the others. These findings included increased blood flow and enhanced periarticular radionuclide activity in the affected extremity. The scan may reflect an active, potentially reversible disorder of local blood flow in RSDS. Furthermore, the scintigraphic patterns may be useful in the diagnosis and in predicting which patients are likely to respond to systemic steroid therapy.

• Research Organization: Medical Coll. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
• OSTI ID: 6864727
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 138:2; Conference: 67. scientific assembly and annual meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, 15 Nov 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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