Vitamin D is important for bone health and recent research has emphasized the importance of adequate vitamin D levels for bone healing, wound healing, and possibly preventing infections post-operatively. This study will assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on patient outcomes following ankle arthrodesis or first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis.
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Post-surgical complication rate following Vitamin D3 supplementation
Timeframe: 6 months