Interference with nephelometric assay of C-reactive protein by monoclonal immunoglobulin.

of vitamin K were not affected by fractures in its acute phase. Bone formation markers did not change during the acute phase of hip fracture. Bone resorption markers increased on the third day. Biochemical markers of bone turnover were not affected for at least 48 h after fracture. Therefore, the values of those measurements during the first 48 h after fracture appear to reflect bone metabolism uninfluenced by the hip fracture itself.