Comparative Epidemiological Study of Vitamin D Levels in Health Screening and Surgical Lumbar Degenerative Disease (LDD) Cohorts: Is LDD Associated With Higher Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency?

Global Spine J · 2026 · PMC12476377 · PMID 41014591

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Considering the potential heterogeneity of LDD patients with different diagnosis, although our results could represent an overall trend, further research focusing on specific patient subgroups is still warranted to provide a more detailed understanding.

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