Abstract / Description of output
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) is one of the most common orthopaedic disorders diagnosed in dogs yet the factors which influence postoperative clinical outcomes are poorly understood. Low vitamin D status has been linked to poorer clinical outcomes in human patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between pre-operative vitamin D status, as defined by serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations, and initial disease severity and clinical outcomes in dogs undergoing surgical treatment for a CCLR .
Original language | English |
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Journal | Research in Veterinary Science |
Early online date | 25 Mar 2021 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 25 Mar 2021 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- cranial cruciate ligament rupture
- dog
- vitamin D
- 25 hydroxyvitamin D