Image Based Question-66615

Diagnose the underlying metabolic disorder as seen in the X-ray wrist below?

A. Scurvy.

B. Rickets.

C. Osteomalacia.

D. Osteoporosis.

Correct Answer » B Explanation

The underlying metabolic disorder as seen in the X-ray wrist above represents Rickets (Appearance, cupping,Fraying,Splaying).

Rickets is a disease of growing bone that is unique to children and adolescents. It is caused by a failure of osteoid to calcify in a growing person.