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Rickets and Osteomalacia
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A blood test to measure calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D levels can usually confirm a diagnosis of rickets, although your child may also have some X-rays or possibly a bone density scan (DEXA scan). This is a type of X-ray that measures the calcium content in bones.
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This video covers rickets and osteomalacia through how the diagnosis is confirmed. The description explains a blood test measuring calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D levels can usually confirm a diagnosis of rickets, and that a child may also have X-rays or possibly a bone density scan, a DEXA scan measuring the calcium content in bones.
Key points
- Covers a blood test for calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D confirming rickets
- Notes X-rays may also be used
- Covers a DEXA bone density scan measuring calcium content in bones
Video Overview
This video presents “Rickets and Osteomalacia” — A blood test to measure calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D levels can usually confirm a diagnosis of rickets, although your child may also have some X-rays or possibly a bone density scan (DEXA scan). This is a type of X-ray that measures. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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