Osteomalacia means "soft bones." Osteomalacia is a disease that weakens bones and can cause them to break more easily. It is a disorder of decreased mineralization, which results in bone breaking down faster than it can re-form. It is a condition that occurs in adults.

What are soft bones called?

The word osteomalacia means “soft bones.” The condition keeps your bones from mineralizing, or hardening, as they should.

Can soft bones be cured?

Osteomalacia is treatable, usually with vitamin and/or mineral supplements, and most people can be cured. It is generally treated by administration of vitamin D, calcium and, if needed, also phosphorus. If the osteomalacia is caused by an underlying condition, this will also need to be treated.