Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

This booklet has been produced for anyone interested in finding out more about reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). Many people now prefer the term 'complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)' to 'RSD'. There are also a number of other names which have been used to describe the condition in different situations, including 'Sudek's atrophy' and 'algodystrophy'. However, the term RSD is still in widespread use, probably because it is much easier to remember and say. So RSD is the term used in this booklet.