
No added benefit of vitamin C on functional outcomes or healing of distal radial fractures

No added benefit of vitamin C on functional outcomes or healing of distal radial fractures
The Influence of Vitamin C on the Outcome of Distal Radial Fractures A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Sep 3;96(17):1451-9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00268.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
336 adult patients with an acute displaced or nondisplaced unilateral distal radial fracture were randomized to receive a 500 mg Vitamin C or placebo capsule daily for 50 days after the fracture. The purpose of this trial was to determine if the oral administration of Vitamin C after distal radius fracture improves functional outcomes. There was no added benefit of vitamin C on functional outcomes...
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