Tendoachillis avulsion in osteomalacia.

Sixteen-year-old girl presented with generalized body pain with avulsion of tendoachillis on minimal trauma. Surgical repair led to complete recovery. Investigations revealed severe osteomalacia, which improved on supplementation. Surgical difficulty encountered was soft nature of bone, difficult attachment of tendon and delayed rehabilitation. Vitamin D evaluation is essential in young females presenting with generalized body pain and pain at attachments of strong muscles with bones.