Osteomalacia may be defined as bone disorder characterized by defective mineralization, which leads to accumulation of unmineralized matrix or osteoid in the skeleton. It occurs from decreased presence of calcium or phosphate for incorporation into the hydroxyapatite of bone or due to deficient absorption or activation of vitamin D. It may result from reduced availability of vitamin D as a consequence of inadequate sunlight exposure, insufficient intake of vitamin, or malabsorption in patients with GIT disease. The insidious onset of bone pain with progressive nature and muscle weakness are characteristics features of osteomalacia. We experienced a case of osteomalacia presented with proximal muscle weakness with marked anterior chest pain in a veil wearer 38 year old woman caused by vitamin D deficiency due to malabsorption and lack of sunlight exposures.

Keywords: Osteomalacia, Hypovitaminosis-D, Rehabilitation

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