Medical management and rehabilitation in a patient with avas-cular necrosis of the femoral head in the context of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism – case report
Vitamin D is essential in determining bone and muscle health. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) produces secondary hyperparathyroidism, loss of bone quality and mass, mineral-ization effects and fractures, myopathy, and falls. The avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head pathophysiology is still unclea...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Romanian Association of Balneology, Editura Balneara
2023-06-01
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Series: | Balneo and PRM Research Journal |
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Online Access: | http://bioclima.ro/Balneo547.pdf |