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Pagent’s Disease
Flash cards
Question | Answer |
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What areas of the body are affected by pagent’s disease | Skull, spine, pelvis, legs |
What are the three basic phases of Pagent’s Disease | Hypervascular, intermediate, quiescent |
What are the risk factors | Genetics, age, ancestry, environmental, infection |
What are the signs & Symptoms | Bone pain, joint stiffness and swelling, numbness and tingling, loss of movement in a part of the body |
What is Spinal Stenosis | When the spine is compressed and puts pressure on the nerves |
What two vitamins are important for someone with this disease | Vitamin D and Calcium |
What are some non-surgical treatments available? | NSAIDs, Bisphosphonates, assistive devices, healthy lifestyle, itamin D and calcium |
What are some surgical treatments available? | Internal fixation, osteotomy, total joint replacement |