A lady presents with a history of fracture radius, which was put on plaster of paris casts for 4 weeks. After that she developed swelling of hands with shiny skin. What is the most likely diagnosis.

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A lady presents with a history of fracture radius, which was put on plaster of paris casts for 4 weeks. After that she developed swelling of hands with shiny skin. What is the most likely diagnosis.

A.

rupture of extensor pollicis longus tendon

B.

myositis ossificans

C.

reflex sympathetic dystrophy

D.

malunion.

Answer» c. reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.