Surgical Considerations for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics (True PDF from Publisher)

Osteoporosis, osteopenia, and the importance of adequate vitamin D have been recognized for many years, but their effects on orthopedic injuries and conditions have not been completely defined, and testing for and treating vitamin D deficiency are not currently performed routinely for most orthopedic patients, even though vitamin D supplementation is inexpensive and simple and has an excellent safety profile.
Authors in this issue of Orthopedic Clinics of North America discuss treatment considerations for fractures in osteoporotic bones.

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• Publisher: Elsevier;
• ISBN: 9780443131400
• ISBN: 9780443131394
• Copyright: 2024