Effect of Vitamin D on Joint Replacement Outcomes
Ginnetti, M.; El-Othmani, M.M.; Wright, E.; Tzeng, T.H.; Saleh, J.; Lane, J.M.; Mihalko, W.M.; Saleh, K.J.
Instructional Course Lectures 65: 521-530
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0065-6895 PMID: 27049217 Document Number: 686381
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that affects not only bone metabolism and strength but also a variety of musculoskeletal health and surgical outcomes that are relevant to orthopaedic medicine. Risk factors for vitamin D deficiency include sex, age, skin pigmentation, obesity, and preexisting conditions such as nephritic syndrome and malabsorption syndrome. Furthermore, vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of postoperative complications, such as an increased risk of infection, morbidity, and mortality. The standardization of vitamin D terminology as well as a thorough understanding of the medical considerations associated with vitamin D deficiency can improve preoperative planning and clearance, and, ultimately, patient outcomes and satisfaction.