Association between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and bone stress fractures in Finnish young men.
Ruohola JP, Laaksi I, Ylikomi T, Haataja R, Mattila VM, Sahi T, Tuohimaa P, Pihlajamäki H.
J Bone Miner Res. 2006 Sep;21(9):1483-8.
doi: 10.1359/jbmr.060607
Conclusions: A lower level of serum 25(OH)D concentration may be a generally predisposing element for bone stress fractures. Considering the obvious need of additional vitamin D in prevention of stress fractures, the effects of vitamin D fortification of foods and supplementation will be subjects of interest for future research
PMID: 16939407
Calcium and vitamin d supplementation decreases incidence of stress fractures in female navy recruits.
Lappe J, Cullen D, Haynatzki G, Recker R, Ahlf R, Thompson K.
J Bone Miner Res. 2008 May;23(5):741-9.
PMID: 18433305
doi: 10.1359/jbmr.080102
Conclusions: Generalizing the findings to the population of 14,416 women who entered basic training at the Great Lakes during the 24 mo of recruitment, calcium and vitamin D supplementation for the entire cohort would have prevented 187 persons from fracturing. Such a decrease in SFx would be associated with a significant decrease in morbidity and financial costs.