In this review, we discuss the demonstrated value of vitamin D in bone maintenance, fracture
resistance, spinal health, and spine surgery outcomes. Despite this, the effect of vitamin D …

Abstract Purpose of Review Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for human bone health
and maintenance. Patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery with hypovitaminosis D may be …

Vitamin D is crucial for musculoskeletal health, maintenance, and function. Vitamin D
insufficiency is common among patients undergoing spine surgery and the ideal vitamin D …

There is a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in patients with back pain regardless of
whether or not they require surgical intervention. Furthermore, the risk of hypovitaminosis D …

BACKGROUND: Low vitamin D is a major risk factor for osteoporotic fractures. Evidence
also suggests correlation between deficiency and musculoskeletal pain. OBJECTIVE: Non …

Study Design. Retrospective investigation of cross-sectional data. Objective. To define the
prevalence and determinants of preoperative vitamin D deficiency among adults undergoing …

The importance of vitamin D for musculoskeletal health has long been recognized, and
awareness of significant extra-skeletal effects in health and disease is rapidly emerging …

Background Many studies have found that vitamin D deficiency has a high incidence rate
worldwide, but we found few studies on the role of vitamin D in spinal degenerative …

Objectives Vitamin D plays a major role in bone metabolism, regulating calcium and
phosphorus homeostasis, along with bone growth and remodeling processes. The objective …

Study Design. Prospective observational study. Objective. To investigate the association of
perioperative vitamin D levels and nonunion rates and time to fusion in patients undergoing …