Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigation of Bone Health Subsequent to Vitamin D Supplementation in Children Following Burn Injury.
The effect of supplemental vitamin D on fracture occurrence following burn injuries is unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate postintervention incidence of fractures in children during the rehabilitative phase postburn (PB) following participation in a randomized clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation. ⋯ This preliminary report suggests there may be benefit of vitamin D3 in reducing postdischarge fracture risk. Results reaffirm the importance of monitoring bone health in pediatric patients postburn.