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Category Description: Osteomalacia is softening of the bones, due to a shortage of Vitamin D in the system, or the inability to breakdown and use this vitamin. These softened bones have proper structure, but lack calcium. Sites listed here provide information and support to patients, their families, and caregivers.

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Cleveland Clinic: Osteomalacia - Brief article provides definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment information.
MayoClinic.com: Osteomalacia - Details include signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, and prevention.
MedlinePlus: Osteomalacia - Illustrated article explains this condition, causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, possible complications, and prevention.
Netdoctor.co.uk: Osteomalacia and Rickets (Vitamin D Deficiency) - Discusses these disorders, sources of Vitamin D, risk factors, symptoms, tests and treatments.