Complex regional pain syndrome primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

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

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.