Rugger jersey spine in CRF is due to -: (A) Osteomalacia, (B) Trauma, (C) Hyperparathyroidism, (D) Aluminium osteodystrophy
Answer is C. A common finding in secondary hyperthyroidism associated with renal osteodystrophy is the osteosclerosis resulting in typical appearance of the vertebral bodies as seen in the rugger - jersy spine.