Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations
Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in calcium metabolism and bone mineralization. Sufficient vitamin D levels are important for the health and functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Hypovitaminosis D is a phenomenon affecting orthopedic patients worldwide. This study researched whether most orthop...
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| author | Andreas Mamilos Charalambos Matzaroglou Gerrit S. Maier Samer Zawy Alsofy Philipp Drees Konstantinos Kafchitsas |
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| description | Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in calcium metabolism and bone mineralization. Sufficient vitamin D levels are important for the health and functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Hypovitaminosis D is a phenomenon affecting orthopedic patients worldwide. This study researched whether most orthopedic patients in two different cities of different countries had hypovitaminosis D, whether there was a correlation between sunshine hours and vitamin D serum levels, and whether hours of sunshine alone were enough to achieve vitamin D sufficiency among orthopedic patients regardless of their activities. The vitamin D serum levels of 500 orthopedic patients in Regensburg and 500 in Patras were assessed, in addition to their medical histories. The mean sunshine hours throughout the year were also calculated. Both the German and Greek groups showed hypovitaminosis D. Older patients were more affected. Although there were more hours of sunshine in Greece, Greek orthopedic patients also showed hypovitaminosis D. Hypovitaminosis D affects orthopedic patients independent of their latitude. Supplementation of vitamin D may be considered among orthopedic patients to achieve sufficient levels in serum. Sufficient vitamin D levels may be helpful for the treatment of orthopedic patients, reduce the negative effects of operations or postoperational settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-535ab0437f484e309e1c92bf8c2147562023-11-17T13:08:09ZengMDPI AGOsteology2673-40362023-01-0131112010.3390/osteology3010002Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek PopulationsAndreas Mamilos0Charalambos Matzaroglou1Gerrit S. Maier2Samer Zawy Alsofy3Philipp Drees4Konstantinos Kafchitsas5Institute of Pathology, University of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, GermanyDepartement of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, Univesrsity of Patras, University Campus, 26504 Rio Achaia, GreecePius-Hospital, University Hospital of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carl-Von-Ossietzky-University, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 26129 Oldenburg, GermanyDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 45, 58455 Witten, GermanyDepartment for Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Mainz, University of Mainz, Langenbeckstraße 1, 55131 Mainz, GermanyDepartment of Spine Surgery, Asklepios Orthopedic Clinic Lindenlohe, Germany Lindenlohe 18, 92421 Schwandorf, GermanyVitamin D plays a pivotal role in calcium metabolism and bone mineralization. Sufficient vitamin D levels are important for the health and functionality of the musculoskeletal system. Hypovitaminosis D is a phenomenon affecting orthopedic patients worldwide. This study researched whether most orthopedic patients in two different cities of different countries had hypovitaminosis D, whether there was a correlation between sunshine hours and vitamin D serum levels, and whether hours of sunshine alone were enough to achieve vitamin D sufficiency among orthopedic patients regardless of their activities. The vitamin D serum levels of 500 orthopedic patients in Regensburg and 500 in Patras were assessed, in addition to their medical histories. The mean sunshine hours throughout the year were also calculated. Both the German and Greek groups showed hypovitaminosis D. Older patients were more affected. Although there were more hours of sunshine in Greece, Greek orthopedic patients also showed hypovitaminosis D. Hypovitaminosis D affects orthopedic patients independent of their latitude. Supplementation of vitamin D may be considered among orthopedic patients to achieve sufficient levels in serum. Sufficient vitamin D levels may be helpful for the treatment of orthopedic patients, reduce the negative effects of operations or postoperational settings.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4036/3/1/2vitamin Dhypovitaminosis Dsunlight exposureGreek–German population |
| spellingShingle | Andreas Mamilos Charalambos Matzaroglou Gerrit S. Maier Samer Zawy Alsofy Philipp Drees Konstantinos Kafchitsas Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations Osteology vitamin D hypovitaminosis D sunlight exposure Greek–German population |
| title | Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations |
| title_full | Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations |
| title_fullStr | Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations |
| title_short | Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopedic Patients in Different Latitudes—First Study Comparing German and Greek Populations |
| title_sort | vitamin d deficiency in orthopedic patients in different latitudes first study comparing german and greek populations |
| topic | vitamin D hypovitaminosis D sunlight exposure Greek–German population |
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