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Vitamin D and the Elderly Orthopedic Patient
Gerrit Steffen MaierJörn Bengt SeegerKlaus Edgar RothDjordje LazovicUwe MausAndreas A. KurthKristina KolbowKonstantin Horassubject
Pediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtyOsteomalaciaRehabilitationbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentmedicine.diseasevitamin D deficiencyDiabetes mellitusSarcopeniaOrthopedic surgerymedicineVitamin D and neurologyPhysical therapybusinessDepression (differential diagnoses)description
Abstract Vitamin D is a key player in calcium homeostasis and bone health. Beyond these well-known effects, new data suggest that vitamin D deficiency potentiates a variety of chronic disease states, including diabetes, cancer, and depression. Extremely low vitamin D levels have been associated with osteomalacia and impaired muscle function, both core elements in the field of orthopedic surgery. Good muscle function and healthy bones are essential for fast rehabilitation and positive outcome after orthopedic surgery as well, especially for elderly patients seeking good physical function. Physical function is important for the preservation of independence in daily life and for the prevention of falls, which are associated with fractures and high mortality. This review focuses on the role of vitamin D deficiency in elderly orthopedic patients.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-01 |