Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome

Resources in this category:

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America
http://www.rsds.org/index2.html

"RSDSA is a non-profit organization founded to meet the need for awareness of RSD/CRPS among healthcare professionals, patients and their families, to encourage research into the cause and cure of RSD/CRPS and to establish a national databank by providing [publications, statistical data, and other educational services.]" This site includes Clinical Practice Guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of RSD/CRPS; an informational video; facts about RSDS; membership information; news and other information for the media; upcoming events; and more. The site is available in English and Spanish.

RSDHope
http://www.rsdhope.org/

"Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System that can follow a simple trauma (fall or sprain) a break or fracture (especially wrist and ankle) a sharp force injury (such as a knife or bullet wound), heart problems, infections, surgery, RSI/CTS, spinal injuries/disorders, or major trauma." This site contains information on RSD, treatment, diagnosis, terms, glossary, medications, causes, and a newsletter.