Lawsuit verdicts and settlements involving reflex sympathetic dystrophy and complex regional pain syndrome

J Surg Orthop Adv. 2011 Fall;20(3):153-7.

Abstract

Litigation involving Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), because of its complexities, is often difficult to prove or defend. In our review of 56 verdicts and settlements in the state of Florida, in cases involving a diagnosis or misdiagnosis of RSD or CRPS, over half resulted in a substantial verdict or settlement for the plaintiff.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Compensation and Redress
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Florida
  • Humans
  • Malpractice / statistics & numerical data*
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / diagnosis*