International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in orthopaedic patients

2022, Volume 8 Issue 2

Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in orthopaedic patients

Author(s): Bhupinder Singh Brar, Utkarsh Singh and Pulkit Bhatnagar
Abstract: Background: Besides calcium absorption, Vitamin D is involved in various physiological and pathological processes. Previous research has found a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Materials and Method: A study was conducted among all the patients coming to orthopedic outdoor. A total of 100 patients were included in the study to know the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. Biochemical profile Blood samples for vitamin D levels were done using standard laboratory procedures (auto analyzers). Serum ((25OH) D) levels of 30 ng/ml and above, 20–29 ng/ml, and <20 ng/ml were classified as sufficient, insufficient, and deficient, respectively.
Results: A total of 100 patients were included, (46 males; 54 females) aged more than 18 years. 38 %, 32 %, and 30% of subjects belonged to the upper, middle, and lower Socio-Economic Strata, respectively. Subjects belonging to upper SES had a higher deficiency of Vitamin D, followed by those from middle and lower SES. Symptoms of Vit D deficiency were prevalent higher in subjects who had vitamin D deficiency. Subjects with a sedentary lifestyle had a higher prevalence of VDD (85%). It was found that those who were exposed to sunlight for less than 2 hours daily had a higher prevalence of VDD. It was found that the subjects with sufficient (30 ng/ml and above), insufficient (20–29 ng/ml), and deficient Vitamin D levels were 2%, 8%, and 90%, respectively.
Conclusion: Our study revealed a high prevalence of VDD in the study population.
Pages: 264-265  |  406 Views  100 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Bhupinder Singh Brar, Utkarsh Singh, Pulkit Bhatnagar. Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in orthopaedic patients. Int J Orthop Sci 2022;8(2):264-265. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2022.v8.i2d.3148
 
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