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