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Vitamin D for osteoarthritis improves pain and function by small but significant amount
February 2014
Vitamin D for osteoarthritis improves pain and function by small but significant amount
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Does vitamin D improve osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Nov;471(11):3556-62Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
106 patients, over the age of 40, who met the American college of Rheumatology criteria for knee OA were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups: a placebo or a vitamin D supplement group. The purpose was to determine if treatment with vitamin D effectively reduced pain, improved function, and changed levels of relevant biochemical markers in patients with knee OA. The results of the study indicated ...
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