Figure Legend: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy usually results in swelling, stiffness, disuse, color and temperature changes. The entire hand is usually affected (1,2), less commonly a single digit (3). Dupuytren's type contractures are common (4). This may follow elective surgery, but is most often seen after injury, such as a distal radius fracture (5).
 

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