osteomalacia Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is osteomalacia
A
softening of the bones secondary to low vit D levels that in turn lead to decreased bone mineral content
2
Q
causes of osteomalacia
A
vit D deficiency
chronic kidney disease
drugs: anticonvulsants
inherited: hypophosphatemic rickets
liver disease
coeliac disease
3
Q
features of osteomalacia
A
bone pain
bone/muscle tenderness
features: neck of femur
proximal myopathy: waddling gait
4
Q
investigations for osteomalacia
A
bloods: low vit D, low calcium, phosphate, raised ALP
x-ray: translucent bands (looser’s zones or pseudofractures)
5
Q
management of osteomalacia
A
vit D supplementations
calcium supplementation
