Article
Transient migratory osteoporosis: a variant of reflex sympathetic dystrophy? Report of 3 cases and literature review.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 May 1992
Mailis A, Inman R, Pham D
Abstract excerpt
Three cases of transient migratory osteoporosis treated with sympathetic blocks are described. Review of the literature in conjunction with the presentation and treatment of these 3 cases led to the formulation of a hypothesis of a common mechanism (mediated through the sympathetic nervous system) responsible for the profound osteoporosis and pain of reflex sympathetic dystrophy and transient migratory...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Lasers
- Middle Aged
- Osteoporosis
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy