Osteomalacia

• What is osteomalacia?


  Softening of bones due to low vit D -> dec bone mineral content
• What are some signs and symptoms of osteomalacia?


  Bone pain

  Bone/muscle tenderness

  Proximal myopathy -> waddling gait

  Fractures (specifically neck of femur)
• What are some risk factors for osteomalacia?


  Vit D deficiency

  Liver/kidney disease

  Family history

  Drug induced

  Coeliac disease
• What are some blood tests for osteomalacia?

  Vit D (low)

  Calcium (low)

  Phosphate (low)

  Alkaline phosphatase (raised)
• What scans are done for osteomalacia?


  X-ray
• What can you see on an x-ray for osteomalacia?


  Translucent bands
• How is osteomalacia managed conservatively?


  Calcium and vit D supplements