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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 96-B, Issue SUPP_6 | Pages 2 - 2
1 Apr 2014
Balaji V Chin K Samir F Kouklinos A Tucker S Shaw M
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Aim:

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem in the UK. It is more prevalent in patients with orthopaedic conditions. Previous studies in the literature have shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with low patient-related outcome scores. To date, no studies have been performed in spinal patients. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between vitamin D status and pre-operative outcome scores in patients with AIS.

Methods:

AIS patients undergoing scoliosis correction between July 2012 and May 2013 at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital were investigated. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured and SRS-22r questionnaires were completed as part of their pre-admission work up.