Osteomalacia: features


Osteomalacia: features mnemonic

"Vit-D deficiency in ADULT":
Acetabuli protrusio
Decresed bone density
Under mineralization of osteoid
Looser's zone (pseudofracture)
Triradiate pelvis (females)

Another mnemonic (radiological)

"Loose Penicillin Fish"
  • Looser's  zone (pseudo fractures)
  • Penicilling of  vertebral bodies
  • Codfish vertebrae

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