Low Vitamin D Levels in Children with Fractures: a Comparative Cohort Study.

Journal: HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery
Published Date: Aug 11, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The currently accepted ranges for "normal" serum vitamin D have recently been challenged in adults on the basis that healthy bone metabolism requires higher levels of vitamin D than previously thought.

Authors

  • Peter D Fabricant
    Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA.
  • Christopher J Dy
    Washington University in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Ave, Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63310 USA.
  • Son H McLaren
    New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA.
  • Ryan C Rauck
    The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 338 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA.
  • Lisa S Ipp
    Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA ; New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 1300 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA.
  • Shevaun M Doyle
    Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA.

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