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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Physical examination

Patients with vitamin D deficiency usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with severe prolonged vitamin D deficiency is usually remarkable for bowing of the legs in children and periosteal bone tenderness.

General Appearance

• Patients are usually well-appearing.
• Patients may be obese or underweight.

Back

• Lower back tenderness

Extremities

• Periosteal bone tenderness
• Bowing of the legs

Neuromuscular

• Muscle weakness

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