A decrease in serum 1,25(OH)2D after elective hip replacement and during bone healing is associated with changes in serum iron and plasma FGF23.

Objective Although calcitriol is essential for bone healing, its serum concentrations are low after hip surgery, and they continue to decline during bone healing. This study aimed to test the hypothesis of an association of changes in calcitriol production with the status of fibroblast growth factor... View More