Osteomalacia

Gerontological Considerations

A nutritious diet is particularly important in older adults. patients should be encouraged to spend some time in the sun.

Vitamin D promotes

Calcium absorption from the GI tract the facilitates mineralization of bone

Assessment and Diagnostic Findings

On x-ray studies, generalized demineralization of bone is evident

liver and kidney diseases can produce a lack of

Vit D

The major defect in osteomalacia

Vitamin D

Severe renal insufficiency results in

acidosis

Medical Management

calcium supplement, sunlight exposure, braces or surgery

Osteomalacia

metabolic bone disease characterized by inadequate mineralization of bone

Result of Disease

the skeleton softens and weakens, causing pain, tenderness to touch, bowing of the bones, and pathologic fractures