Table 7.
Statement regarding vitamin D in musculoskeletal disorders.
| Consensus Statement | Consensus Voting Scale | Level of Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| In osteoporosis patients, a supplementation of 800–2000 IU/day, with oral cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is recommended in combination with calcium, if indicated. Vitamin D deficiency may impair the response to the osteoporosis treatment, thus screening of the 25(OH)D level and correction of vitamin D deficiency before starting the osteoporosis treatment with antiresorptive medications is recommended. In patients with an increased risk of falls or fractures, a supplementation of 800–2000 IU/day is recommended. |
9 (strongly agree) | 30% |
| 8 | 10% | |
| 7 (agree) | 60% | |
| 6 | 0% | |
| 5 (neutral) | 0% | |
| 4 | 0% | |
| 3 (disagree) | 0% | |
| 2 | 0% | |
| 1 (strongly disagree) | 0% | |
| Overall agreement 100%, consensus endorsed | ||