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The Role of Vitamin D in Pediatric Orthopedics

Michael P Horan1, Kevin Williams2, Daniel Hughes2

  • 1Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Palmetto Health-USC Orthopaedic Center, University of South Carolina, 14 Medical Park, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|March 10, 2019
PubMed

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Vitamin D is crucial for pediatric bone health, impacting metabolism and skeleton development. Maintaining proper vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels prevents conditions like rickets and fractures in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Bone Metabolism
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Vitamin D is essential for pediatric bone health.
  • Imbalances in vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate affect skeletal development.
  • Pathologic conditions like rickets and fractures can arise from these imbalances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of vitamin D in pediatric orthopedics.
  • To highlight current research directions concerning vitamin D in pediatric bone health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of vitamin D's role in pediatric bone metabolism.
  • Analysis of conditions affected by vitamin D deficiency.
  • Identification of emerging research areas in pediatric orthopedic nutrition.

Main Results:

  • Vitamin D significantly influences pediatric bone metabolism and skeletal development.
  • Disruptions in vitamin D homeostasis can lead to rickets and fractures.
  • Research is focusing on optimizing vitamin D status for pediatric orthopedic care.

Conclusions:

  • Adequate vitamin D is vital for healthy pediatric skeletal growth.
  • Understanding vitamin D's role is key to managing pediatric orthopedic conditions.
  • Further research will refine therapeutic strategies for vitamin D management in children.

Keywords:
CalciumDeficiencyFracture riskPediatric orthopedicsPhosphateRicketsVitamin D

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