Introduction

Ricketts is a metabolic bone disease caused by a defect in mineralization of osteoedmatrix. Patients present with characteristic features such as bowing of long bones, ligamentous laxity, brittle bones, and enlargement of costal cartilage. Diagnosis is made based on a thorough evaluation of serum labs, clinical features, and radiographic findings. Treatment involves medical management to resolve the underlying etiology of Ricketts.