Dear Mom,

Boston Children's Hospital in Waltham, Mass. has an excellent reputation for treating juvenile RSD. Same with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). I am fairly certain that children have a good remission rate from RSD with intense physical therapy.

You most certainly want your daughter protected during surgery for her RSD. Ensure that her surgeon is well versed in the right protocol to use. I have read that Dr. Schwartman's office at Drexel is very generous at providing this information when it is requested.

The best of luck to you and your daughters.

XOXOX Sandy