Vitamin D insufficiency and bone fractures in patients on maintenance hemodialysis
2011
Background
The incidence of fractures is substantially increased in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to the general population. The factors associated with increased bone fracture in this population are not well understood. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with decreased bone mass and higher incidence of fractures in the general population. In this study, we aimed to assess the association between fracture and vitamin D status and other factors potentially associated with fracture in patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
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