{
    "abstract": "Background Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent globally, with potential consequences for bone health and trauma outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in orthopedic trauma patients and investigate its correlation with various demographic and injury-related factors. Methodology A cross-sectional investigation was undertaken at a tertiary care center. An evaluation of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels was conducted on 124 individuals, aged 20 to 70 years, who were hospitalized with orthopedic injuries. Demographic information, the injury method, the bone involvement pattern, and socioeconomic status were documented. Statistical analysis was employed to evaluate the correlations between vitamin levels D and these variables. Results The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was 54 (43.6%) cases, with nine (7.3%) cases exhibiting severe deficiency and 45 (36.3%) cases exhibiting moderate deficiency. Higher rates of deficiency were associated with lower socioeconomic status (p = 0.044) and low-velocity trauma (p = 0.037). No significant association was found with age, sex, or residence. Interestingly, patients with multiple fractures were more prone to deficiency compared to those with single fractures. Conclusions This survey revealed a significant vitamin D deficiency among orthopedic trauma patients. Factors such as socioeconomic status and the nature of the injury emerged as significant risk factors. While conducting routine vitamin D assessments might pose challenges in developing nations, consistent supplementation could prove advantageous in enhancing fracture healing and overall health outcomes among this demographic. There is a call for future research to delve deeper into the role of vitamin D in trauma management and refine supplementation strategies.",
    "authors": [
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND.",
            "firstname": "Shailendra",
            "initials": "S",
            "lastname": "Singh"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, IND.",
            "firstname": "Yuvraj",
            "initials": "Y",
            "lastname": "Vimal"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND.",
            "firstname": "Shubham",
            "initials": "S",
            "lastname": "Srivastava"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND.",
            "firstname": "Ravindra",
            "initials": "R",
            "lastname": "Mohan"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND.",
            "firstname": "Deepak",
            "initials": "D",
            "lastname": "Kumar"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IND.",
            "firstname": "Devarshi",
            "initials": "D",
            "lastname": "Rastogi"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, IND.",
            "firstname": "Pranjal",
            "initials": "P",
            "lastname": "Gupta"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rani Durgawati Medical College, Banda, IND.",
            "firstname": "Balwinder",
            "initials": "B",
            "lastname": "Singh"
        },
        {
            "affiliation": "Department of Pathology, Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, IND.",
            "firstname": "Anuradha",
            "initials": "A",
            "lastname": "Gupta"
        }
    ],
    "conclusions": null,
    "copyrights": "Copyright \u00a9 2024, Singh et al.",
    "doi": "10.7759/cureus.69174",
    "journal": "Cureus",
    "keywords": [
        "fracture healing factors",
        "fragility fractures",
        "trauma and orthopedic surgery",
        "vitamin d deficiency",
        "vitamin d supplementation"
    ],
    "methods": null,
    "publication_date": "2024-10-14",
    "pubmed_id": "39398769\n19543765\n17634462\n34350257\n24426220\n22403108\n24352091\n22576645\n20482906\n18689402\n25821772\n28435605\n24127268\n30090772\n33753436\n27524803\n38707155\n31026676\n30858042\n28360494\n36895823",
    "results": null,
    "title": "Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Trauma Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey From a Tertiary Care Trauma Center.",
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}