Osteomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteomalacia?
A
Metabolic Bone Disease
2
Q
What causes osteomalacia?
A
Deficiency of Vitamin D
3
Q
What does deficiency of vitamin D lead to?
A
lowers absorption of calcium from intestines
4
Q
What does delayed/ inadequate mineralisation in osteomalacia mean?
A
Bone formation progresses to osteoid formation but calcification doesn’t occur, there soft rather than rigid bone
5
Q
What are the symptoms of osteomalacia?
A
- Pain when weight is put on affected bone
2. Fractures, vertebral collapse, bone malformation
