<<forEachTiddler where 'tiddler.tags.contains(context.inTiddler.title)' sortBy tiddler.title ascending write '"*[["+tiddler.title+"]]\n"'>> <<tiddler AutoRefresh with: force>> low calcium and phosphate combined with the raised alkaline phosphatase point towards osteomalacia ''Basics'' normal bony tissue but decreased mineral content rickets if when growing osteomalacia if after epiphysis fusion ''Types'' vitamin D deficiency e.g. malabsorption, lack of sunlight, diet renal failure drug induced e.g. anticonvulsants vitamin D resistant; inherited liver disease, e.g. cirrhosis ''Features'' rickets: knock-knee, bow leg, features of hypocalcaemia osteomalacia: bone pain, fractures, muscle tenderness, proximal myopathy ''Investigation'' low calcium, phosphate, 25(OH) vitamin D raised alkaline phosphatase x-ray: children - cupped, ragged metaphyseal surfaces; adults - translucent bands (Looser's zones or pseudofractures) ''Treatment'' calcium with vitamin D tablets