Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Hypovitaminosis D in Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears.
Sang-Jin ShinJoon Yub KimJin Young KimJi Weon MunJi Hyun YeoPublished in: Clinics in orthopedic surgery (2020)
The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in patients with rotator cuff tears was 44.3%. Age had a significant positive correlation with the serum concentration of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Young age and indoor working were independent risk factors for hypovitaminosis D in patients with rotator cuff tears. Therefore, the possibility of hypovitaminosis D should be considered for young and indoor working patients who have rotator cuff tears.