Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease that degrades the joints and is often associated with
increasing age and obesity. The two most common sites of OA in adults are the knee and hip …

Background: Vitamin D mediates its action via vitamin D receptor (VDR) and is involved in a
wide variety of biological processes including regulation of cell proliferation and …

Purpose To assess vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and bone mineral
density and to investigate the possible risk factors of osteoporosis and fracture in rheumatoid …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic inflammatory disease where pro-inflammatory cytokines,
damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and macrophages play a crucial role …

Facelifting is increasingly popular among the population. It exceeded the limits of post-
traumatic facia-reconstruction. Both the demand and the methods available are getting …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by the destruction of cartilage.
The greatest risk factors for the development of OA include age and obesity. Recent studies …

Objective: To investigate the relationship between serum vitamin D concentration and
lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) in postmenopausal women and the epidemiologic factors …

Lipids affect cartilage growth, injury, and regeneration in diverse ways. Diet and metabolism
have become increasingly important as the prevalence of obesity has risen. Proper lipid …

Deficiency in vitamin D (Vit D) has been widely associated with several musculoskeletal
diseases. However, the effects of the exogenous Vit D supplementation are still unclear in …

Introduction Vitamin D plays an important role in the musculoskeletal system of the human
body. Here, we review the most current literature on vitamin D as it relates to orthopaedic …