vitamin d

Extremities

DrueMarch 14, 2017
1,526

Despite the known role of vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis, less than half of elderly hip fracture patients take supplements

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Despite national recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, a new study presented today…
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Extremities

Josh SandbergDecember 16, 2015
1,789

Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of stress fractures in active individuals

Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 14, 2015 – Vitamin D plays a crucial role in ensuring appropriate bone density. Active individuals who…
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Spine

Josh SandbergOctober 5, 2015
1,482

Vitamin D’s association with spinal fusion non-unions: 5 things to know

By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the association between perioperative vitamin D levels and non-union rates after elective spinal fusion.…
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Spine

Josh SandbergApril 22, 2015
1,820

VITAMIN D BENEFITS OBESE PATIENTS WITH OA

By Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H. M.Ed. Recent research from the University of Florida (UF) has found that individuals who are obese…
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Recon

Josh SandbergNovember 7, 2014
1,426

GPs should prescribe Vitamin D to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain

Some patients with chronic pain could be better served by a standardized approach by GPs prescribing vitamin D supplements. Studies by…
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