Detecting reasons for recurrent deformity in treatment of patients with vitamin D–resistant rickets using diagnostic imaging

ConclusionRecurrent deformity can develop in patients with VDR due to progression of the disease, irregular osteoid deposited in the medial and lateral metaepiphysis, osteoid area measuring over 50% of epiphyseal cross section, insufficient regenerate mineralization, and formation of Looser's zones.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research