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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?