Evaluation of Association of Serum Vitamin D Levels with Radiological Grading of Osteoporosis in Proximal Femoral Fractures in Elderly Patients
Authors : Afroz Ahmed Khan, Priyank Sahoo, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Pawan Pradhan, Areeba Hasan.
Volume/Issue : Volume 4 - 2019, Issue 4 - April
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Abstract : Proximal femoral fractures are very common in elderly patients. These fractures are thought to be due to osteoporosis. Vitamin D is a possible risk factor for osteoporosis. So, this study was done to evaluate the association of serum Vitamin D level with grading of Osteoporosis in proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients.
Keywords : Singh’s Index, Serum Vitamin D Level, Elderly, Proximal Femoral Fractures.
Keywords : Singh’s Index, Serum Vitamin D Level, Elderly, Proximal Femoral Fractures.