Metabolic & Endocrine Disorders in Orthopaedic Surgery
Hypoparathyroidism
- Decreased calcium
- Chvostek & Trousseau sign – tetany
- Xray – ↑ density of bones
- Soft tissue calcifications
Investigations
- Decreased calcium
- Increased Phos
Treatment
- Medical e.g high dose of Vit D
