What are the key differences between osteoporosis and osteomalacia?

What are the key differences between osteoporosis and osteomalacia?

Posted by Sushmita

Posted on 17th February, 2025 at 5:56:02 AM

Dr Dhaiwat Shukla

Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone density, making bones fragile and prone to fractures, while osteomalacia involves softening of the bones due to a deficiency in vitamin D and impaired bone mineralization.

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