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Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004
Who gets reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and why?
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome can affect anyone, but it is most common in women over the age of 50 years.
RSDS often follows an injury, but in 30% of the cases the cause is unknown. It often affects the hand or foot, but may also involve the knee, hip, shoulder, or other sites.
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