Complex regional pain syndrome primary prevention
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Overview
Primary Prevention
Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the prevalence of complex regional pain syndrome after wrist fractures. A daily dose of 500 mg for fifty days is recommended[1].
References
- ↑ Zollinger PE, Tuinebreijer WE, Breederveld RS, Kreis RW. (2007). "Can vitamin C prevent complex regional pain syndrome in patients with wrist fractures? A randomized, controlled, multicenter dose-response study". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume. 89: 1424&ndash, 31. PMID 17606778.