Sudeck Atrophy

Sudeck's atrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a condition of persistent pain that usually affects a limb, frequently after an injury, fracture, or surgery, and whose intensity can be greater than expected for the initial damage.

Common manifestations: Prolonged pain, changes in the skin such as swelling, alterations in temperature or color, increased sensitivity to touch, and difficulty moving the area.

When to pay attention? If the pain does not subside after an injury and is accompanied by these changes, a review is advisable.

Which specialists are involved? The orthopedist and, when it affects the hand, the hand surgeon, along with the physical therapist for rehabilitation, are the ones who guide this condition. Discussing these symptoms with a professional in time helps to understand and address each case.