Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, previously known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, is a severe neurological condition that often results from a crush or pressure injury to an extremity. Unfortunately, this very serious condition can result from what is an otherwise minimal injury. It is characterized by severe burning pain to even the lightest of touches, discoloration or mottling, abnormal hair growth, temperature change, loss of bone density and abnormal fingernail or toenail growth.

Until recently, RSD or CRPS was a controversial diagnosis, with some medical experts disputing its validity. However, with objective symptoms that cannot be made up such as temperature changes and loss of bone density, there no longer appears to be controversy about whether this condition is real.

Importantly, however, very few doctors are adequately trained on how to treat the condition. If it is not caught and properly treated early, RSD will progress and will leave the injured person with permanent disabling pain and limitations.

At Thomas & Lawrence, P.A., we are one of a few firms that have handled numerous RSD cases. We have handled RSD cases including a client whose foot was crushed by a forklift, a client whose hand was improperly positioned under her body during a lengthy heart bypass surgery while she was under general anesthesia, a young woman whose foot was crushed when farm equipment fell and landed on her foot, a woman whose wrist was bitten by a dog, and a man whose foot was severely broken in an automobile accident.

Because of our experience with RSD cases, we can refer our clients to doctors experienced in RSD treatment. In addition, we have experience with the premiere expert witnesses on the subject including medical doctors, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and life care planners. If you have suffered RSD as a result of someone else’s carelessness, ask us for a free consultation.