PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric populations is high. In the present study we analyzed associations between vitamin D therapy and pain, mobility, fatigue, and daily functioning in children with musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions suffering from chronic and recurrent pain, but also diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Children with different musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions and vitamin D deficiency were prescribed to receive vitamin D over 6 months. Thirty-five children (18 males; age 10.48 ± 3.87 years) completed a 6-month follow-up. Self- and parent/proxy rating scales were used to evaluate pain, movement, fatigue, and daily functioning. RESULTS: At a six-month follow-up assessment involving child- and parent-reported scores, worst pain intensity significantly decreased (p ≤ 0.03) after vitamin D therapy, as well as functioning problems related to pain (p ≤ 0.01). The children reported better movement and balance with less fatigue. The parents reported better functioning in everyday activities of their children. CONCLUSION: This pilot study showed that vitamin D therapy possibly reduces pain intensity and improves mobility and daily functioning in children with musculoskeletal/orthopedic disorders, chronic recurrent pain, and vitamin D deficiency. Further follow-up and randomized studies are required in order to assess the validity of clinical recommendations.

Children's Hospital for Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis Medical Center Dr Dragisa Misovic Belgrade Serbia

Clinic for Neurology and Psychiatry for Children and Youth Belgrade Serbia

Institute for Orthopedic Surgery Banjica Belgrade Serbia

Institute of Epidemiology Belgrade University School of Medicine Belgrade Serbia

Institute of Social Medicine Belgrade University School of Medicine Belgrade Serbia

Muskuloskeletální bolest a deficit vitaminu D u dětí: pilotní studie sledování terapie vitaminem D u muskuloskeletálních ortopedických onemocnění

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