A cross sectional study on correlation of vitamin D levels with types of proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients

Author(s): Dr. Vavilapalli Ramesh, Dr. Aneepu Siva Prasad, Dr. Baruva Komala Rao and Dr. Aneepu Siva Prasad

Abstract: Methods: The study was done between December 2017 to December 2019, 120 patients with age >60 years (male and female both) with proximal femoral fractures were studied. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase levels, liver function test, renal function test, hemoglobin and complete blood counts of all the patients were assessed.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i3n.2132