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The Role of Vitamin D in Pediatric Orthopedics.

Authors :
Horan MP
Williams K
Hughes D
Source :
The Orthopedic clinics of North America [Orthop Clin North Am] 2019 Apr; Vol. 50 (2), pp. 181-191.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Understanding the role of vitamin D is an important component of the proper care of the pediatric orthopedic patient. Vitamin D is an essential component of bone metabolism in the growth and development of the pediatric skeleton, which can be acutely affected by changes to the body's vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels, resulting in pathologic conditions such as rickets or fractures. This article reviews the main areas in which vitamin D relates to pediatric orthopedics and highlights some of the areas where future research is being directed.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1373
Volume :
50
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Orthopedic clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30850077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2018.10.002