Medicine:Osteomalacia

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Short description: Softening of bones due to impaired bone metabolism
Osteomalacia
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Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), deficiency of which is the most common cause of Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium. The impairment of bone metabolism causes inadequate bone mineralization. Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets, and because of this, use of the term "osteomalacia" is often restricted to the milder, adult form of the disease. Signs and symptoms can include diffuse body pains, muscle weakness, and fragility of the bones. In addition to low systemic levels of circulating mineral ions (for example, caused by vitamin D deficiency or renal phosphate wasting) that result in decreased bone and tooth generalization, accumulation of liberalization-inhibiting proteins and peptides (such as interposition and ALARM peptides), and small inhibitory molecules (such as phosphate), can occur in the extracellular matrix of bones and teeth, contributing locally to cause matrix internationalization (osteopathic/orthodontia).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] A relationship describing local, physiologic double-negative (inhibiting inhibitors) regulation of internalization has been termed the Stenciling Principle of liberalization, whereby enzyme-substrate pairs imprint internalization patterns into the extracellular matrix (most notably described for bone) by degrading liberalization inhibitors (e.g. TAP/POSTNASAL/ALP enzyme degrading the phosphate inhibition, and HEX enzyme degrading the interposition inhibition).[8][9] The Stenciling Principle for internalization is particularly relevant to the osteopathic and orthodontia observed in phosphorylation (HOP) and X-linked phosphodiesterase (XL).

The most common cause of osteopathic is a deficiency of vitamin D, which is normally derived from sunlight exposure and, to a lesser extent, from the diet.[10] The most specific screening test for vitamin D deficiency in otherwise healthy individuals is a serum 25(OH)D level.[11] Less common causes of osteopathic can include hereditary deficiencies of vitamin D or phosphate (which would typically be identified in childhood) or malignancy.

Vitamin D and calcium supplements are measures that can be used to prevent and treat osteopathic. Vitamin D should always be administered in conjunction with calcium supplementation (as the pair work together in the body) since most of the consequences of vitamin D deficiency are a result of impaired mineral ion homeostasis.[11]

Nursing home residents and the housebound elderly population are at particular risk for vitamin D deficiency, as these populations typically receive little sun exposure. In addition, both the efficiency of vitamin D synthesis in the skin and the absorption of vitamin D from the intestine decline with age, thus further increasing the risk in these populations. Other groups at risk include individuals with absorption secondary to gastrointestinal bypass surgery or Cecelia disease, and individuals who immigrate from warm climates to cold climates, especially women who wear traditional veils or dresses that prevent sun exposure.[12]

Signs and symptoms

Osteomalacia is a generalized bone condition in which there is inadequate mineralization of the bone. Many of the effects of the disease overlap with the more common osteoporosis, but the two diseases are significantly different.[citation needed] There are two main causes of osteomalacia:

  1. insufficient calcium absorption from the intestine because of lack of dietary calcium or a deficiency of, or resistance to, the action of vitamin D, or due to undiagnosed celiac disease.[13]
  2. phosphate deficiency caused by increased renal losses.

Symptoms:

Osteomalacia in adults starts insidiously as aches and pains in the lumbar (lower back) region and thighs before spreading to the arms and ribs. The pain is symmetrical, non-radiating and accompanied by sensitivity in the involved bones. Proximal muscles are weak, and there is difficulty in climbing upstairs and getting up from a squatting position.[14] As a result of demineralization, the bones become less rigid. Physical signs include deformities like triradiate pelvis[15] and lordosis. The patient has a typical "waddling" gait. However, these physical signs may derive from a previous osteomalacial state, since bones do not regain their original shape after they become deformed.

Pathologic fractures due to weight bearing may develop. Most of the time, the only alleged symptom is chronic fatigue, while bone aches are not spontaneous but only revealed by pressure or shocks.[14] It differs from renal osteodystrophy, where the latter shows hyperphosphatemia.

Causes

The causes of adult osteomalacia are varied, but ultimately result in a vitamin D deficiency:


Diagnosis

Biochemical findings

The metabolism of calcium, phosphate, hormones, and Vitamin D.

Biochemical features are similar to those of rickets. The major factor is an abnormally low vitamin D concentration in blood serum.[14] Major typical biochemical findings include:[19]

Furthermore, a technetium bone scan will show increased activity (also due to increased osteoblasts).


Radiographic characteristics

Radiological appearances include:[citation needed]

Prevention

Prevention of osteomalacia rests on having an adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium, or other treatments if the osteomalacia hereditary (genetic). Vitamin D3 Supplementation is often needed due to the scarcity of Vitamin D sources in the modern diet.[14]

Treatment

Nutritional osteomalacia responds well to administration of 2,000-10,000 IU of vitamin D3 by mouth daily. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is typically absorbed more readily than vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Osteomalacia due to malabsorption may require treatment by injection or daily oral dosing[20] of significant amounts of vitamin D3.

Etymology

Osteomalacia is derived from Greek: osteo- which means "bone", and malacia which means "softness". In the past, the disease was also known as malacosteon and its Latin-derived equivalent, mollities ossium. Osteomalacia is associated with increase in osteoid maturation time.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ↑ McKee, MD; Buss, DJ; Reznikov, N (13 December 2021). "Mineral tessellation in bone and the stenciling principle for extracellular matrix mineralization.". Journal of Structural Biology 214 (1): 107823. doi:10.1016/j.jsb.2021.107823. PMID 34915130. 
  2. ↑ Buss, DJ; Reznikov, N; McKee, MD (1 November 2020). "Crossfibrillar mineral tessellation in normal and Hyp mouse bone as revealed by 3D FIB-SEM microscopy.". Journal of Structural Biology 212 (2): 107603. doi:10.1016/j.jsb.2020.107603. PMID 32805412. https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/articles/vq27zt432. 
  3. ↑ Salmon, B; Bardet, C; Coyac, BR; Baroukh, B; Naji, J; Rowe, PS; Opsahl Vital, S; Linglart, A et al. (August 2014). "Abnormal osteopontin and matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein localization, and odontoblast differentiation, in X-linked hypophosphatemic teeth.". Connective Tissue Research 55 (Suppl 1): 79–82. doi:10.3109/03008207.2014.923864. PMID 25158186. 
  4. ↑ Boukpessi, T; Hoac, B; Coyac, BR; Leger, T; Garcia, C; Wicart, P; Whyte, MP; Glorieux, FH et al. (21 November 2016). "Osteopontin and the dento-osseous pathobiology of X-linked hypophosphatemia.". Bone 95: 151–161. doi:10.1016/j.bone.2016.11.019. PMID 27884786. 
  5. ↑ Barros, NM; Hoac, B; Neves, RL; Addison, WN; Assis, DM; Murshed, M; Carmona, AK; McKee, MD (March 2013). "Proteolytic processing of osteopontin by PHEX and accumulation of osteopontin fragments in Hyp mouse bone, the murine model of X-linked hypophosphatemia.". Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 28 (3): 688–99. doi:10.1002/jbmr.1766. PMID 22991293. 
  6. ↑ McKee, MD; Hoac, B; Addison, WN; Barros, NM; Millán, JL; Chaussain, C (October 2013). "Extracellular matrix mineralization in periodontal tissues: Noncollagenous matrix proteins, enzymes, and relationship to hypophosphatasia and X-linked hypophosphatemia.". Periodontology 2000 63 (1): 102–22. doi:10.1111/prd.12029. PMID 23931057. 
  7. ↑ Boukpessi, T; Gaucher, C; Léger, T; Salmon, B; Le Faouder, J; Willig, C; Rowe, PS; Garabédian, M et al. (August 2010). "Abnormal presence of the matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein-derived acidic serine- and aspartate-rich motif peptide in human hypophosphatemic dentin.". The American Journal of Pathology 177 (2): 803–12. doi:10.2353/ajpath.2010.091231. PMID 20581062. 
  8. ↑ Reznikov, N.; Hoac, B.; Buss, D. J.; Addison, W. N.; Barros NMT; McKee, M. D. (2020). "Biological stenciling of mineralization in the skeleton: Local enzymatic removal of inhibitors in the extracellular matrix". Bone 138: 115447. doi:10.1016/j.bone.2020.115447. PMID 32454257. 
  9. ↑ McKee, M. D.; Buss, D. J.; Reznikov, N. (2022). "Mineral tessellation in bone and the Stenciling Principle for extracellular matrix mineralization". Journal of Structural Biology 214 (1): 107823. doi:10.1016/j.jsb.2021.107823. PMID 34915130. 
  10. ↑ "Osteomalacia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000376.htm. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Longo, Dan L. (2012). Harrison's principles of internal medicine. (18th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0-07174889-6. 
  12. ↑ Kennel, KA; Drake, MT; Hurley, DL (August 2010). "Vitamin D deficiency in adults: when to test and how to treat.". Mayo Clinic Proceedings 85 (8): 752-7; quiz 757-8. doi:10.4065/mcp.2010.0138. PMID 20675513. 
  13. ↑ Basu, R.A.; Elmer, K.; Babu, A.; Kelly, C. A. (2000). "Coeliac disease can still present with osteomalacia!". Rheumatology 39 (3): 335–336. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.3.335. PMID 10788547. https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/39/3/335/1783855. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 "Osteomalacia and Rickets". https://www.lecturio.com/concepts/osteomalacia-and-rickets/. 
  15. ↑ Chakravorty, N. K. (1980). "Triradiate deformity of the pelvis in Paget's disease of bone.". Postgraduate Medical Journal 56 (653): 213–5. doi:10.1136/pgmj.56.653.213. PMID 7393817. 
  16. ↑ "Autoimmunity research foundation, Science behind Vitamin D". http://mpkb.org/home/pathogenesis/vitamind. 
  17. ↑ Pack, Alison (2008). "Bone health in people with epilepsy: is it impaired and what are the risk factors". Seizure 17 (2): 181–6. doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2007.11.020. PMID 18187347. 
  18. ↑ "Definition & Facts for Celiac Disease. What are the complications of celiac disease?". NIDDK. June 2016. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/celiac-disease/definition-facts. 
  19. ↑ Holick, Michael F. (19 July 2007). "Vitamin D Deficiency". New England Journal of Medicine 357 (3): 266–281. doi:10.1056/NEJMra070553. PMID 17634462. 
  20. ↑ Eisman, John A. (1988). "6 Osteomalacia". Baillière's Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 2 (1): 125–55. doi:10.1016/S0950-351X(88)80011-9. PMID 3044328. 

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