hi again,
just joined yesterday - I was dx w/rsd 6/2008 following surgery - had 2nd opinion as was workers comp case and lawyer suggested 2nd opinion - as I woke from surgery in full blowned stage 111 rsd, lawyer wanted to know what happened - per 2nd opinion, apparently, surgeon positioned arm in incorrect position so immeditely went into this disease - as you know it takes months to get into contractures of fingers but my fingers where stiff and I have not been able to move them since day of surgery - surgeon covered it up in notes saying I was doing well but occp therapist had to chart correct condition so there was very conflicting notes on my file and to this day surgeon has said I have this disease due to lack of therapy but I started therapy as soon as the bandages came off - needless to say, I am distraught as I feel like there is nothing I can do even though condition was caused by md error - I joined this site in hopes of some help and support - thanks to anyone that can help -