Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced mobility after hip fracture surgery: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hip fractures are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, and successful ambulation after surgery is an important outcome in this patient population.

Objective

This study aims to determine whether 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration or the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is associated with mortality or rates of walking in a patient cohort after hip fracture surgery.

Methods

Patients undergoing hip fracture repair from a multisite study in North America were included. Mortality and mobility were assessed at 30 and 60 d after surgery. Serum albumin, 25(OH)D, and intact parathyroid hormone were measured. Patients were characterized according to 25(OH)D <12 ng/mL, 12 to <20 ng/mL, 20 to <30 ng/mL, or ≥30 ng/mL. GNRI was categoriz

SUBMITTER: Hao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7458775 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature