Question 218 · LEK · Sudeck's syndrome
Sudeck’s atrophy may occur as a result of:
- A. head trauma.
- B. gastrointestinal bleeding.
- C. limb immobilization.
- D. lysis of a neoplastic tumour.
- E. heart attack.
Hint
This is a form of complex regional pain syndrome; think of local triggers affecting a limb, such as fractures and their treatment.
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