Evaluation of Association of Serum Vitamin D Levels with Radiological Grading of Osteoporosis in Proximal Femoral Fractures in Elderly Patients

Afroz Ahmed Khan, Priyank Sahoo, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Pawan Pradhan, Areeba Hasan.¹

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Publication Date: 2019/07/15

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.

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