Affiliation:
1. St. Vincenz Hospital Location Salzkotten, 33154 Salzkotten, Germany
2. QRA, 170184 Quito, Ecuador
3. Ministry of Public Health (MSP), 170702 Quito, Ecuador
Abstract
Vitamin C, a potent reducing and antioxidant agent, plays an important role in the body, aiding in the growth of cartilage and bones. It is also involved in mechanisms that help reduce inflammation and its effects on the body. In addition, vitamin C decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, which produce acute-phase proteins such as CRP and influence inflammatory markers such as ESR. We carried out a study with 110 patients who underwent total knee replacement surgery. We divided the patients into two groups, in which the intervention group received 15 g of parenteral vitamin C during the immediate postoperative period while the control group did not. Patients who received 15 g of vitamin C after total knee replacement surgery had decreased inflammatory markers, specifically CRP and ESR. Overall, administering vitamin C in the post-surgical period results in improved management of inflammation, as evidenced by a decrease in CRP and ESR values. This leads to faster recovery and better healing outcomes for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery. Furthermore, the beneficial effects of vitamin C in reducing proinflammatory cytokines, reducing the need for opioid analgesics, and its mild adverse effects make it a promising adjuvant in managing postoperative recovery.
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