Osteomalacia is the softening of the bones caused by decreased bone mineralization. Osteomalacia, in children is known as rickets. Signs and symptoms can includes diffuse body pains, muscle weakness and fragility of the bones. The most common cause of osteomalacia is deficiency of vitamin D. Measures to prevent and treat osteomalacia usually involve intake of vitamin D and calcium supplements.
Related Journals of Osteomalacia
Journal of Arthritis,Archives of Osteoporosis, Journal of Osteoporosis, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Calcified Tissue Inetrnational