Nephrologist Question:

What is renal osteodystrophy (AH-stee-oh-DIS-truh-fee)?

Answer:

Weak bones caused by poorly working kidneys. Renal osteodystrophy is a common problem for people on dialysis who have high phosphate levels or insufficient vitamin D supplementation.

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