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Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is worryingly highly prevalent among patients with osteoarthritis and is associated with worsening joint pain and functional decline. Vitamin D reduces bone turnover and cartilage degradation, thus potentially preventing the development and progression of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis formerly characteristics, history of chronic illnesses, drugs including vitamin D and calcium supplementation, duration of daily sunshine exposure, prior or current involvement in sports, alcohol and smoking. Objectives of the study: The aim and objectives of our study were to estimate serum vitamin D levels in subjects with osteoarthritis and to correlate vitamin D levels with severity of symptoms of osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: We included a total of 120 in the age group of 40-60 years diagnosed patients of osteoarthritis using American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria. A questionnaire captured patient demographics and clinical characteristics. Joint pain, stiffness and physical function severity were assessed and graded based on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC). We determined serum vitamin D levels by electrochemilumniscence immunoassay. Results: In the present study, we included 120 diagnosed cases of Osteoarthritis, out of which 102 were females and 18 were males respectively accounting for 85% and 9% respectively. In our study 94 subjects belong to age group >50 years and 26 were aged Conclusion: In the present study, we did not find statistically significant correlation between vitamin D levels and severity of osteoarthritis. Further studies are required with more sample size to confirm our findings. |
