Influence of Vitamin C on the Incidence of CRPS-I After Subacromial Shoulder Surgery

Overview

Journal Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2019 Sep 22

PMID 31541301

Citations 5

Authors

P Laumonerie

M Martel

M E Tibbo

V Azoulay

P Mansat

N Bonnevialle

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Abstract

Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to determine whether postoperative administration of vitamin C (VC) is associated with reduced risk of complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I) after subacromial shoulder surgery (SaSS). The secondary objective of the study was to identify risk factor for the development of CRPS-I after SaSS.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed to evaluate 542 patients undergoing SaSS from January 2015 to December 2016. The cohort was divided into two groups based on VC administration [Group I (no VC) and Group II (500 mg/day oral VC for 50 days postoperatively)]. The relationship between VC administration and development of CRPS-I was assessed. Demographics, preoperative clinical parameters, and operative variables were evaluated to determine their effect on the incidence of CRPS-I.

Results: A total of 267 patients (Group II) undergoing SaSS received VC, and 266 patients (Group I) did not. The incidence of CRPS-I was significantly different between two groups (36(13%) vs 18(7%), p = 0.009). Multivariable regression, however, demonstrated that VC reduced the risk of CRPS-I after SaSS by > 50% (aOR = 0.49; 95% CI 0.27-0.91). Patients undergoing open surgery (aOR = 2.19; 95% CI 1.2-4.0) were more likely to develop CRPS-I postoperatively. Higher preoperative Constant score (aOR = 0.94; 95% CI 0.91-0.98) was associated with lower risk for CRPS-I development.

Conclusions: The present study found that VC administered prophylactically for 50 days postoperatively is effective in preventing CRPS-I development after SaSS. CRPS-I is a common complication following SaSS, especially in the setting of an open approach. The authors recommend preventive management with VC and arthroscopic approaches when possible for SaSS.

Level Of Evidence Iii: Retrospective comparative study.

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