All statements are true for osteomalacia except: March 2012
Ans: C i.e. Raised serum calcium Osteomalacia Looser's zone (pseudofractures) are radiolucent zones occurring at the sites of stress in osteomalacia (commonly at pubic rami) Osteomalacia is more common in women who live in "purdah" & lack exposure to sunlight Serum calcium & phosphate is low & alkaline phosphatase is high Muscular weakness (The patient feels very weak. He may difficulty in climbing up & down the stairs)
Loosers zone on X-ray
Commoner in females
Raised serum calcium
Muscular weakness