Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome with microtrabecular fracture in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta

R Neri; A Martini; D Trippi; V Zampa; G Pasero

doi:10.1007/BF02242452

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome with microtrabecular fracture in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta

Clin Rheumatol. 1997 Jun;16(4):363-6. doi: 10.1007/BF02242452.

Authors

R Neri¹, A Martini, D Trippi, V Zampa, G Pasero

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Medical Pathology, Rheumatology Unit, University of Pisa, Italy.

PMID: 9259249
DOI: 10.1007/BF02242452

Abstract

A case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is reported. We discuss the association of OI, manifested by microfractures of the trabecular bone due to marked bone fragility, and the appearance of RSDS. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was helpful in assessing the presence and extent of the trabecular fractures.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Ankle / diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone / complications
Humans
Knee / diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Osteogenesis Imperfecta / complications*
Osteogenesis Imperfecta / diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / complications*
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / diagnostic imaging
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