Rickets results from impaired mineralization of growing bone due to alterations in calcium
and phosphate homeostasis. Clinical signs of rickets are related to the age of the patient, the …

Worldwide, rickets is the most common form of metabolic bone disease in children. Despite
the concept that it is a rare disease, it is on the increase in many regions, including Western …

Rickets is a disease of the growing child arising from alterations in calcium and phosphate
homeostasis resulting in impaired apoptosis of hypertrophic chondrocytes in the growth …

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults are metabolic bone disorders which can be
genetic or acquired [most often nutritional or drug-related (1)]. During the last decade, we …

Rickets is a condition that has been recognized for many centuries and is due to defective
mineralization of the growth plate in growing children. This defect compromises the …

Rickets is a condition that has been recognised for many centuries and is due to defective
mineralisation of the growth plate in growing children. This defect compromises the …

Rickets refers to a deficient mineralization of the growth plate cartilage, predominantly
affecting longer bones. Despite the fact that preventive measures are available, it is still a …

Rickets is a metabolic bone disease that develops as a result of inadequate mineralization
of growing bone due to disruption of calcium, phosphorus and/or vitamin D metabolism …

Rickets is a bone disease associated with abnormal serum calcium and phosphate levels.
The clinical presentation is heterogeneous and depends on the age of onset and …

Rickets derives from the old English word “wrikken” meaning to twist or bend and refers to
conditions of impaired mineralization of growing bones, ultimately resulting in their bowing …