[Updates on rickets and osteomalacia: etiology and pathophysiology of osteomalacia].

Volume: 23, Issue: 10, Pages: 1413 - 1419
Published: Oct 1, 2013
Abstract
Impairment of bone mineralization causes rickets and osteomalacia. Rickets develops with impaired mineralization of bone prior to epiphyseal closure, and so does osteomalacia after the closure of epiphyses. Pain in lower extremities and back and bone pain are usually observed in patients with osteomalacia. Chronic hypophosphatemia and/or impairment of vitamin D action are involved in the development of osteomalacia. It is of great importance to...
Paper Details
Title
[Updates on rickets and osteomalacia: etiology and pathophysiology of osteomalacia].
Published Date
Oct 1, 2013
Volume
23
Issue
10
Pages
1413 - 1419
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