Table I.
Baseline demographic and clinical data of patients in Group A (Corrected after surgery), Group B (Corrected before surgery) and Group C (No Vitamin D deficiency).
| Variables | Group A | Group B | Group C | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients (n) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 240 |
| Mean Age (years) | 64.34 ± 8.54 | 65.46 ± 8.20 | 64.62 ± 8.20 | 64.8 ± 8.29 |
| Gender | ||||
| Males | 29 (36.3%) | 28 (35%) | 29 (36.3%) | 86 (35.83%) |
| Females | 51 (63.7%) | 52 (65%) | 51 (63.7%) | 154 (64.17%) |
| Side affected | ||||
| Dominant | 41 (51.25%) | 40 (50%) | 42 (52.5%) | 123 (51.25%) |
| Non-dominant | 39 (48.75%) | 40 (50%) | 38 (47.5%) | 117 (48.75%) |
| Mean Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 27.24±2.38 | 26.8±2.97 | 27.15±2.04 | 27.06±2.48 |
| Pre-operative Vitamin D (ng/ml) | 16.8±6.08 | 51.02±6.45 | 48.6±7.32 | 38.81±6.62 |
| 12 weeks follow-up Vitamin D (ng/ml) | 52.37±6.74 | 50.48±6 | 47.95±7.18 | 50.26±19.92 |
| Comorbidities (on medication) | ||||
| Hypertension | 24 (30%) | 22 (27.5%) | 22 (27.5%) | 68 (28.33%) |
| Diabetes Melltitus (HBA1c<8%) | 4 (5%) | 6 (7.5%) | 3 (3.75%) | 13 (5.42%) |
| Hypothyroidism | 2 (2.5%) | 1 (1.25%) | 2 (2.5%) | 5 (2.08%) |
| Ischemic Heart disease | 2 (2.5%) | 3 (3.75%) | 3 (3.75%) | 8 (3.33%) |
| Anxiety/ Depression | 1 (1.25%) | 1 (1.25%) | 1 (1.25%) | 3 (1.25%) |
| Socioeconomic status (Modified Kuppuswamy scale) | ||||
| Upper | 17 (21.25%) | 15 (18.75%) | 16 (20%) | 58 (24.17%) |
| Upper middle | 16 (20%) | 16 (20%) | 18 (22.5%) | 50 (20.83%) |
| Lower middle | 24 (30%) | 27 (33.75%) | 26 (32.5%) | 67 (27.92%) |
| Upper Lower | 23 (28.75%) | 22 (27.5%) | 20 (25%) | 65 (27.08%) |
| Lower | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 |
Notes: All values presented as mean ± standard deviation (95% confidence interval) or number (percentage)