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High-dose vitD has no significant effect, positive or negative, compared to low-dose after TKA
August 2018
High-dose vitD has no significant effect, positive or negative, compared to low-dose after TKA
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Recovery after unilateral knee replacement due to severe osteoarthritis and progression in the contralateral knee: a randomised clinical trial comparing daily 2000 IU versus 800 IU vitamin D
RMD Open. 2018 Jul 9;4(2):e000678. doi: 10.1136/rmdopen-2018-000678Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
273 patients age 60 or older who had undergone unilateral total knee replacement were included in this study to determine if differing doses fo vitamin D had an effect on falls, functional outcome, and radiographic progression of osteoarthritis in the contralateral knee. Patients were randomized to receive 800IU vitamin D per day or 2000IU vitamin D per day. Outcomes of interest included falls, fu...
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