Bone Disorders - osteomalacia and rickets

What is osetomalacia

The bones are poorly mineralized. Osteoid is produced, but calcium slats are not adequately deposited, so bone is soft and weak

What is the main symptom of osteomalacia

Pain when weight is put on the bones

What is Rickets

osteomalacia in children; resulting in bowed legs and deformities of the pelvis, skull, and rib cage

What happens to the epiphyseal plates in children with rickets

They cannot calcify, so they continue to widen and the ends of long bones become visibly enlarged and abnormally long

What causes osteomalacia and rickets

Vitamin D deficiency and insufficient calcium in the diet

Can osteomalacia and rickets be cured

Yes, typically through more vitamin D exposure