Orthopaedics · Skeletal System · Easy
Rickets
Meaning: A childhood bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to soft, weak and bowed bones.
In practice: The toddler's bowed legs and low vitamin D levels were consistent with rickets.
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