Title : Vitamin D combination of osseous and non-osseous benefits with supplementation
Abstract:
A living tissue needs nutrients to survive and bone physiology should be balanced in order to be healthy. Vitamin D plays a critical role for both bones and other body tissue homeostasis. Various conditions have been found to be associated with low vitamin D and low levels of vitamin D in the bone can manifest from childhood. Various medical conditions can affect the bone directly or indirectly. Studies have shown that there could be an association between low vitamin D and medical conditions, including orthopaedic conditions. Other secondary bone diseases can be prevented if the level of vitamin D is within normal range. We believe that giving patients vitamin D can reduce the cost of operations as well increase patients lifespan. The aim of the review article was to outline the benefits of vitamin D for both osseous and non-osseous conditions and also to convey the importance of knowledge of vitamin D supplementation for an orthopaedic surgeon.
