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Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in orthopaedic patients
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 8(2) · pp. 264–265
Bhupinder Singh Brar✉(Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana)Utkarsh Singh(Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana)Pulkit Bhatnagar(Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana)
Abstract
Background: Besides calcium absorption, Vitamin D is involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Previous research has found a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Materials and Method: A study was conducted among all the patients coming to orthopedic outdoor. A total of 100 patients were included in the study to know the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Biochemical profile Blood samples for vitamin D levels were done using standard laboratory procedures (auto analyzers). Serum ((25OH) D) levels of 30 ng/ml and above, 20–29 ng/ml, and
Vitamin D Research StudiesMedicinevitamin D deficiencyVitamin D and neurologyPathologicalVitaminInternal medicineOrthopedic surgeryPhysiologyGastroenterologySurgery
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