OSTEOMALACIA

Precipitating Factors
- Lifestyle
Predisposing Factors - Diet
- Age - Preexisting condition

Physical Inactivity Gastrointestinal disorder

Renal disorder
Hyperparathyroidism
↓ sun exposure

Insufficient vitamin D in body

Loss of calcium

Lack of bone X-RAY SCAN

mineralization BLOOD TEST

Generalized demineralization
OSTEOMALACIA of bone
Pathologic fracture
↓ serum calcium
Skeletal deformities/bowing ↑ ALP
RISK FACTORS of bone
DIAGNOSIS Tenderness to touch
DISEASE
CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
DIAGNOSTIC FINDING
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:

Risk factors for osteomalacia includes age, lifestyle, diet and preexisting

condition.

In cases of older adult, as discussed on the previous topic, as people gets older, their

bones are also getting weaker and so as their muscles. Physical inactivity and not

getting enough sun exposure, not having proper diet especially with foods rich in vitamin

D and calcium can speed up the process of bone calcification. Physical inactivity is

commonly the main cause of this condition. Older adults with preexisting condition are

also affected. As we all know the natural source of vitamin D is through sun exposure

and through diet. Without vitamin D, calcium cannot be absorbed completely in our

body, this can result to lack of bone mineralization and osteomalacia.

Diagnostic findings show generalized demineralization of bone, bowing of bone

and pathologic fracture. Blood test result shows slightly elevated ALP and low serum

calcium.

Management of this condition includes pharmaceutical measures to reduce

patient discomfort. Adequate intake of calcium and sunlight exposure for at least 10

mins may also be recommended.