boney density Flashcards
1
Q
What is the electrolyte imbalance seen in osteomalacia?
A
raised ALP
low calcum
low phosphate
2
Q
what is often the cause of osteomalacia?
A
low vitamin D
3
Q
what xray changes are seen in osteomalacia?
A
loosers zones
4
Q
which pathologies may lead to low vitamin D? (to consider at bedside review)
A
chronic renal failure
liver disease
dietary
malabsorption
panc. insufficiency
5
Q
which two biochemical markers point to Pagets disease?
A
raised ALP
urinary hydroxyproline (specific but costly)
6
Q
how does paget’s disease present?
A
bone pain
fractures
secondary arthritis
neurological compression in head (CN)
7
Q
how is pagets treated?
A
bisphosphonates
