Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Article

Osteoporotic Spinal Compression Fracture and Degree of Vitamin D Deficiency: Hong Sik Kim, Youn Ho Choi, Ki Chul Park, Ye Soo Park; J Korean Fract Soc 2013;26(1):27-31. Published online January 31, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.1.27

PURPOSE
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the degree of serum vitamin D deficiency in patients with osteoporotic spinal compression fracture and correlation of serum vitamin D level with several variables.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The medical records of 134 patients with osteoporotic spinal compression fracture, diagnosed at our hospital between October 2008 and June 2011, were reviewed. Serum 25(OH)vitamin D3 was used to evaluate the status of vitamin D level. Serum 25(OH)vitamin D3 level was compared and analyzed according to sex, the number of fractured vertebral body, living environment, and the season of injury. The correlation between vitamin D level and age, bone mineral density, and bone turnover marker were evaluated.
RESULTS
In the serum 25(OH)vitamin D3, 87 patients (65%) associated with osteoporotic spinal compression fracture had an insufficient level. Vitamin D level was the lowest in winter, the highest in summer, and significantly higher in the living home than nursing home. Vitamin D level was negatively correlated with age (r=-0.201, p=0.02) and positively correlated with bone mineral density (r=0.217, p=0.012).
CONCLUSION
Evaluation of vitamin D level in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture patients may be helpful in planning the treatment of the patients. For insufficient vitamin D level, the adequate sun exposure and supplement of vitamin D may be used.

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Case Report

Humerus Shaft Fractures in Leisure Sport 'Flyfish Riding': 4 Cases Report: Bong Gun Lee, Ki Chul Park, Youn Ho Choi, Woo Sung Jung, Kyu Tae Hwang; J Korean Fract Soc 2012;25(4):327-330. Published online October 31, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.4.327

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A fracture of the humeral shaft can occur by direct or indirect injury. Most occur as a result of direct injury mechanisms such as falls from a height, direct blows, and traffic accidents. Recently, the population enjoying watersports for leisure is increasing and 'flyfish riding', in which passengers ride an inflatable raft drawn by a motorboat, may cause humeral shaft fracture as twisting and axial compression forces occur on the humeral shaft while boarding. Accordingly, the incidence of humeral shaft fracture is expected to increase as more people are expected to enjoy leisure sport activities such as 'flyfish riding'. We report 4 cases of humeral fracture that occurred during this activity in the year 2011.

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