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Schmerz. 1992 Sep;6(3):196-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02528601.

[The so-called ischaemia test-a new diagnostic tool for reflex sympathetic dystrophy.].

Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)

[Article in German]
H Blumberg, U Hoffmann

Affiliations

  1. Neurochirurgische Klinik der Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, W-7800, Freiburg.

PMID: 18415605 DOI: 10.1007/BF02528601

Abstract

Thirty patients suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy accompanied by continuous spontaneous pain of the affected distal limb were investigated. The aim of the study was to determine whether a suprasystolic compression (cuff) fixed at the distal part of the affected limb and interrupting the distal circulation would influence the pain. In most cases, this so-called ischaemia-test led to a substantial suppression of pain, which occurred during the first or second minute after the cuff had been applied. Therefore, this test can be used as a new diagnostic tool to support the clinical diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

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