Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Tumours - See Bone Lesions Scheme Paget's Disease - Skull/spine/Pelvis - Positive Alkaline Phosphatase Renal Osteodystrophy - Secondary to Chronic Renal Failure Osteomalacia / Ricketts - Diffuse Pain/Proximal Muscle Weakness • Vitamin D Deficiency • Mineralization Defect • Phosphate Deficiency Primary Osteoporosis • Post-Menopausal • Elderly Secondary Osteoporosis • Gastrointestinal Disease • Bone Marrow Disorder • Endocrinopathy • Malignancy • Drugs (e.g. corticosteroids) • Rheumatoid Disease • Renal Disease • Poor Nutrition • Immobilization #Fragility #Fractures #Pathologic #MSK #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Orthopedics #Causes
