Osteomalacia, Rickets and Paget’s Disease of the Bone: A Physician Assistant Exam Review and Podcast

Summary: Osteomalacia abnormal mineralization of bones after the closing of the epiphyseal plates Rickets – abnormal mineralization of bones before the closing of the epiphyseal plates Causes Vitamin D deficiency Low sun exposure Nutritional Malabsorption Billroth type II gastrectomy Jejunoileal bypass Sprue Chronic renal failure Calcium deficiency Phosphate deficiency Decreased alkaline phosphatase Phenytoin – seizure medication […]