This book is devoted to the subject of reflex sympathetic dystrophy and presents a new classification for the stages of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and features comprehensive coverage of the literature on RSD and its related aspects. Qualitative and quantitative differences between natural endorphins and systemic narcotics are described, as are long-term follow-ups on sympathectomy patients. Other topics considered include the role of ACTH in the management of chronic pain, new thermographic methods for the diagnosis of RSD, and comparisons between the effects of ACTH and those of...