Medicine
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture
Quick fact
Prophylactic high-dose vitamin C (e.g., 500 mg daily) can reduce the risk of developing CRPS after a wrist fracture by half, making it a simple and inexpensive preventive measure.
Why this is interesting
A simple wrist fracture, treated properly, can still lead to a burning pain that spreads far beyond the injury and lasts for years. Why do some patients develop this mysterious syndrome?