Schott G D, Wills M R
Lancet. 1976 Mar 20;1(7960):626-9. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)90428-1.
The muscle weakness that frequently accompanies osteomalacia and rickets may arise from a variety of causes. Particularly in patients with muscle weakness, identification of the metabolic disorder is important, since effective treatment is often possible.