Femoral and tibial stress fractures associated with vitamin D insufficiency. Issue 1 (26th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Inklebarger, James; Griffin, M; Taylor, M J D; Dembry, R B
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Volume 160:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2013-06-26
• DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2013-000085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0035-8665

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a case highlighting the need to consider hypovitaminosis-D when investigating background causation and treatment of femoral and tibial stress fractures. The case also suggests that prescribing calcium and vitamin D supplementation may help with fracture healing in soldiers presenting with stress fractures who may have unrecognised hypovitaminosis-D which if left untreated may delay fracture healing.