BS103 University of Michigan Osteomalacia Condition Paper

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  1. Introduction
  2. Statistics
  3. Pathophysiology (Causes)
  4. Signs and Symptoms
  5. Diagnosis
  6. Treatment
  7. Prognosis
  8. Prevention
  9. Complications (if any)
  10. Conclusion

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Running Head: OSTEOMALACIA

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Osteomalacia

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Osteomalacia

1. Introduction

Osteomalacia is normally described as a condition of softening of the bones which are
caused by the impairment of the metabolism of the bones. Such a case normally results due to the
insufficient levels of calcium, vitamin D and phosphate. In some cases, it can be caused due to the
resorption of calcium in the body to help with the metabolism of the bones. As a result, the bones
experience low mineralization. In children, it is referred to as rickets mostly resulting from little
exposure to the sun. Insufficiency of such vitamins leads to lack of the osteoblast activity that
happens in the bones. Most minerals that are in the body are normally not absorbed into the bones
due to the low levels of such activity. Hence, the bones soften and weaken hence can break easily.
It makes it difficult to support the body and to operate in some exercises and store minerals
(Bishay, et al., 2017). This indicates that majorly, vitamin D is necessary for the strength of the
bones and in delivering other essential minerals such as phosphorus and calcium. The difference
between rickets and Osteomalacia is that in children, they are able to grow plate due to the fact
that their bones are still in the process of growth and development. Hence, the shape and form of
the bones formed depends on it. Increased luck of such minerals leads to the progression of the
disease.

2. Statistics

The available statistics indicate that Osteomalacia is able to cause more than 8.9 million
fractures worldwide annually. Averagely, a fracture is experienced every three seconds due to the
condition. It affects 200 million women worldwide in which a tenth of those women are aged 60

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years, a fifth are aged 70 and two-fifths aged 80 years. Similarly, two-thirds of women aged 90
years and above suffer from Osteomalacia (Anon, 2019). The table below indicates statistics from
six European countries suffering from Osteomalacia.

The statistics also indicate that 1 out of 3 men and women who are aged 50 years have
Osteomalacia fractures. Such fractures normally occur either on the forearms, the humerus, the
hip, and the spine. The female to male ratio of the condition is 1 to 6. Nearly 75 percent of the
fractures on the spines, hip, and distal forearm normally occur among patients aged 65 years and
above. 10 percent of the bone loss in mass is likely to doubl...


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