Paget's disease of bone Known as osteitis deformans A chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones Paget's disease can cause bone to weaken, Bone pain The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue arthrites deformities,
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Paget's disease of bone
Known as osteitis deformans A chronic disorder that typically results in
enlarged and deformed bones Paget's disease can cause bone to
weaken, Bone pain The excessive breakdown and formation
of bone tissue arthrites deformities,
cause
Virus infections
Canine distemper virus
Respiratory syncytial virus
Paramyxovirus
Symptoms Bone pain is the most common symptom
Headaches and hearing loss may occur when Paget's disease affects the skull
Pressure on nerves may occur when Paget's
disease affects the skull or spine.
Drowsiness
Symptoms Increased head size Curvature of spine may occur in advanced
cases Hip pain may occur when Paget's disease
affects the pelvic or thigh bone Damage to joint cartilage may lead to arthrities Teeth may spread intraorally Chalkstik #: Chalkstick fractures are fractures,
typically of long bones, in which the fracture is transverse to the long axis of the bone, like a broken stick of chalk.
•There are generally two major complications of Paget's disease for which surgery may be recommended.
Surgery
Severe degenerative arthritis -- If disability is severe and medication and physical therapy are no longer helpful, joint replacement of the hips and knees may be consider
Bone deformity -- Cutting and realignment of Pagetic bone (osteotomy) may help painful weight bearing joints, especially the knees.
Diet and Exercise
Patients with Paget's disease should receive 1000-1500 mg of calcium
Adequate sunshine
At least 400 units of vitamin D daily
This is especially important in patients being treated with bisphosphonates.
Exercise
Avoiding weight gain Maintaining joint mobility Flexibility exercises, such as
stretching, improve the range of motion of muscles and joints