OSTEOMALACIA Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
softening of the bones secondary to low vitamin D levels that in turn lead to decreased bone mineral content.
2
Q
what is this known as if it happens in kids?
A
If this occurs in growing children it is referred to as rickets, with the term osteomalacia preferred for adults.
3
Q
cause
A
vitamin d deficiency
CKD
drug induced
inherited
liver disease
coeliac disease
4
Q
Sx
A
bone pain
bone/muscle tenderness
fractures
proximal myopathy
waddling gait
5
Q
Ix
A
bloods - vit d, ca, phosphate, alp
xray - translucent bands - looser zones/pseudofractures
6
Q
Tx
A
vit d
ca suppléments
