How To Treat Osteomalacia

Braces And Surgery

When osteomalacia is severe, it may be time to consider braces and surgery. Braces are useful for both correcting and preventing abnormalities in bone formation. Supports and braces can also prevent you from experiencing a painful fracture or break. Although they can be awkward to wear, braces can be the best line of defense while trying to increase your calcium and vitamin D intake.

Surgery is often the most dramatic treatment option and is reserved for severe cases. The surgery is aimed at correcting bone deformities that are already present. Surgery is most often called for when the bones affected are weight-bearing ones. Sometimes, osteomalacia can be tumor-induced. In these cases, surgically removing the tumor is the most effective treatment.