Clinical rheumatology
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Clinical rheumatology · Jun 1997
Case ReportsReflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome with microtrabecular fracture in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta.
A case of reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is reported. We discuss the association of OI, manifested by microfractures of the trabecular bone due to marked bone fragility, and the appearance of RSDS. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was helpful in assessing the presence and extent of the trabecular fractures.
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Clinical rheumatology · Jun 1997
Case ReportsTransient osteoporosis of the hip with joint effusion detected by ultrasonography.
Three cases of transient osteoporosis of the hip and their ultrasonographic findings are presented. Transient osteoporosis of the hip is an uncommon condition with pain in the hip area and limping. ⋯ Exclusion of more common entities is required. Effusion of the hip joint detected by ultrasonography is also related to this condition, which must be taken into account in patients with hip pain.
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The popularity of complementary medicine is at an all-time high. Rheumatological patients are amongst its most frequent users. This survey was aimed at generating insight into this phenomenon. ⋯ Adverse effects reported in connection with orthodox treatments were more frequent and severe than those reported with complementary therapies. No firm conclusions can be drawn from these data. However, a hypothesis emerges that complementary medicine is well accepted by rheumatological patients and perceived to have certain advantages over mainstream medicine.