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ChapterOrthopaedics Metabolic Bone Diseases

Osteomalacia and Rickets

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1

A child presents with poor growth and swelling at joints. A radiograph of his wrist is given below. Lab investigations reveal serum ALP levels of >1500. What is the possible diagnosis?

ARickets

BOsteoporosis

COsteomalacia

DOsteogenesis imperfecta

2

The primary pharmacological intervention to retard avascular necrosis progression is?

AHigh-dose calcium supplementation

BVitamin D supplementation alone

CCorticosteroid therapy

DBisphosphonates (Alendronate)

3

An X-ray of a 5-year-old child is shown below. The bone mineral density is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

AMetaphyseal dysplasia

BOsteopetrosis

CScurvy

DRickets

EHypophosphatasia

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