Video - Osteomalacia and rickets

Rickets and osteomalacia are conditions characterized by bone softening due to a calcium deficiency or lack of vitamin D. The main difference between the two is the age at which they occur. Osteomalacia affects adults, whereas rickets affects children.

The key symptoms are diffuse bone and joint pain, proximal muscle weakness, bone fragility, and increased risk of fractures with minimal trauma. For rickets, there may also be craniotabes( softening and thinning of skull bones). The treatment typically involves vitamin D supplementation and treating the underlying cause.