Hip fracture : assessment of fracture risk for treatment. Vitamin K and fracture.
Summary of "Hip fracture : assessment of fracture risk for treatment. Vitamin K and fracture."
Vitamin K is well known for its role in the synthesis of a number of blood coagulation factors. Vitamin K is also an important factor for bone metabolism via gamma-carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent proteins such as osteocalcin, matrix Gla protein, and protein S. Recent studies suggest that there is potential vitamin K insufficiency in bone, even in sufficient vitamin K status for blood coagulation. In the present review, the studies concerning relationship between vitamin K status and fracture are reviewed.
Affiliation
Department of Hygienic Sciences, Kobe Pharmaceutical University.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Clinical calcium
ISSN: 0917-5857
Pages: 1334-40
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20808041
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/CliCa100913341340
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Bone Plates
Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)
Monteggia's Fracture
Fracture in the proximal half of the shaft of the ulna, with dislocation of the head of the radius.
Fracture Fixation
The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.
Colles' Fracture
Fracture of the lower end of the radius in which the lower fragment is displaced posteriorly.
Fracture Fixation, Internal
The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.
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