Volume : 4, Issue : 8, August - 2015

SUPPLEMENTATION WITH VITAMIN D3INFLUENCE BETTER OUTCOME IN SURGICALLY TREATED HIP FRACTURES

Trpeski S. , Pop Jordanova N. , Kaftandziev I.

Abstract :

<p>Hip fractures represent the most frequent pathology in patients presenting to the traumatology department. It&rsquo;s been well documented that adequatedoses of vitamin D are correlated with the better lower-extremities function in elderly people. Aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of vitamin D3 supplementation on the reparation of hip fractures in elderly patients treated surgically at the University Clinic of Traumatology. This is the first study of this kind in our small country. It was shown correlations between biochemical markers and age and gender, especially this of alkaline phosphatase.The study confirms the importance of vitamin D in the recovery of hip fractures. Supplementation of vitamin D must start the day of hospitalization and it must be included in all protocols. All elderly people, especially postmenopausal women must take preventive dose of vitamin D for diminishing risk for fractures.</p>