What Are Metabolic Bone Disorders?

Metabolic bone disease refers to a spectrum of disorders that can cause abnormalities of your bones. Some can be caused by a lack or excess of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, or vitamin D, while others are genetic—and there may be overlap between the two.

Treatment will vary depending on the exact condition, but some options include replacement of minerals like phosphate, or of enzymes that help in the production of these minerals.