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Complex regional pain syndrome primary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There is no prevention at this time for complex regional pain syndrome. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the prevalence.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

There is no known prevention at this time. Early treatment is the key to slowing the progression of the disease.

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

References

  1. ↑ 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.

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