Lower preoperative vitamin D levels are associated with poor clinical outcomes in elderly patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures after percutaneous vertebroplasty

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Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in elderly patients with osteoporosis and may impact outcomes after percutaneous vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures.
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This study included 609 elderly patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty, assessing their preoperative vitamin D levels and postoperative recovery.
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Lower preoperative vitamin D levels were associated with higher pain and disability scores at each follow-up after percutaneous vertebroplasty.
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Significant associations were found between lower vitamin D status and worse outcomes, with independent correlations to pain relief and functional recovery.
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Identifying vitamin D deficiency as a modifiable risk factor may enhance perioperative management and improve recovery in elderly patients post-surgery.

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