Osteomalacia: diagnosis and management

Br J Hosp Med. 1990 Nov;44(5):332-3, 336-8.

Abstract

The diagnosis of osteomalacia may easily be missed in the UK, especially in elderly or immigrant populations, because of its non-specific presentation. This article reviews the clinical presentation, relevant investigations and treatment of osteomalacia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Calcium / therapeutic use
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteomalacia / diagnosis*
  • Osteomalacia / physiopathology
  • Osteomalacia / therapy
  • Risk Factors
  • Vitamin D / metabolism
  • Vitamin D / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium