Is there a difference in 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels between female university students with and without joint hypermobility?

Authors : Filiz TUNA, Hande ÖZDEMİR, Derya DEMİRBAĞ KABAYEL, Zeynep Banu DOĞANLAR

Pages : 576-581

Doi:10.18621/eurj.411056

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Publication Date : 2019-07-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objectives: Individuals with joint hypermobility insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(JH); constitute a sensitive group with regard to musculoskeletal problems. This study aimed to investigate whether females with generalized joint hypermobility insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GJH); are at risk of hypovitaminosis D compared with non-GJH female participants and whether there is a relationship between vitamin D levels, Beighton score and musculoskeletal complaints. Methods: In this cross-sectional, descriptive and case-control study, 76 female participants aged 18-25 years were included. The Beighton score with a cut-off of 4/9 was applied for defining GJH. In addition, serum biochemical insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(the enzymatic colorimetric method); and hormonal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(the electrochemiluminescence method); parameters were evaluated. Results: The mean serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(25[OH]D); levels of GJH insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 38); and non-GJH insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 38); groups were 15.70 ± 7.96 ng/mL and 16.80 ± 5.45 ng/mL, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of biochemical and hormonal parameters. We found vitamin D deficiency in 89.5% of participants with GJH, and 84.2% of controls. There was no correlation between vitamin D, Brighton criteria, and musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion: The female participants with GJH showed similar frequency of musculoskeletal complaints and similar low level of 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D in relation to controls. 
Keywords : female, joint hypermobility, musculoskeletal complaints, 25 hydroxyvitamin D deficiency