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Fit for a fracture

Authors :
Seymour, Hannah M.
Glendenning, Paul
Source :
The Medical Journal of Australia. August 15, 2005, Vol. 183 Issue 4, p213, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A case study of a 55-year old woman suffering from epilepsy and psychiatric problems with a fractured neck of femur after a trival fall is presented. Biochemical testing indicated vitamin D deficiency, which was treated with daily calcium carbonate and ergocalciferol, and substitution of phenytoin with sodium valporate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
183
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.140982868