Vitamin c Supplementation in the Prevention of CRPS Following Distal Radius Fractures

Summary

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1 is a pain syndrome that develops after a trauma, surgery, or idiopathically. The incidence after distal radius varies significantly in the literature. There are known contributing factors, such as the female sex but no effective treatment or prophylactic method. This study aims to investigate vitamin C's efficacy in preventing CRPS type 1 following distal radius fractures, as the literature states that it might play a role in prophylaxis.

Timeline

Start

2023-06-15

Primary completion

2024-05-30

Completion

2025-03-15

Publications

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