Paget's Disease Center - Clifton, NJ
Clifton Rheumatologist Doctors for Paget's DiseaseType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Clifton * Louise Albornoz MD  New Life Rheumatology Center  New Life Rheumatology Center  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Jonathan M Simon MD  Med Solutions LLC  Nicholas A Cannarozzi MD  Ciro J Carafa MD  North Jersey Rheumatology Associates  Rochelle Park Medical Center  Hackensack Rheumatology LLC  Edward A Ewald MD  C Michael Knee MD  University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Anil Kapoor MD  Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey  Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey  Robert A Fogari MD  Physicians Health Alliance  Restivo & Maiello MDs  Restivo & Maiello MDs  Internal Medicine Faculty Practice at St Barnabas Hospital  Murray S Hamada MD  James S Paolino MD FACR  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  Richard I Andron MD  Drs Cholhan & Salem  North Jersey Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis  Old Hook Medical Associates LLC  Drs Cholhan & Salem  North Jersey Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis  Andrew B Weinberger MD  Malcolm H Hermele MD  Tariq Mahmood MD  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  David Kang MD  Arthritis Internal Medicine  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Barry J Efros MD  David Widman MD  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  Arthritis & Rheumatism Institute LLC  Richard R Brodman MD  Medical & Arthritis Doctors Inc  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Summit Medical Group  Drs Gaito & Lutz  Comprehensive Care Group  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Arthritis Internal Medicine Associates Middlesex PC  Drs Mongia & Kamath  Gregory S Rihacek MD  John E McWhorter MD  Robert L Gabel MD  Kenneth B Wasser MD  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthur E Brawer MD  Princeton Rheumatology Associates  R Michael Roberts MD  Princeton Medical Group PA  Rany Al Haj MD  Meridian Medical Associates  Shore Rheumatology  Shore Rheumatology  Hightstown Medical Associates  Ileana Antoniadis MD  Arthritis Institute  Mark Storch MD  Shore Health Group  Medical Associates of Lawrenceville Clifton, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Paget's DiseaseRead the Paget's Disease article » What is Paget's disease?Paget's disease is a chronic bone condition characterized by disorder of the normal bone remodeling process. Normal bone has a synchronized relationship of mechanisms that act to lay down new bone and take up old bone. This relationship (referred to as remodeling) is essential for maintaining the normal calcium levels in our blood. In bone affected by Paget's disease, the bone remodeling is disturbed and not synchronized. As a result, the bone that is formed is abnormal, enlarged, not as dense, brittle, and prone to breakage (fracture). Paget's disease affects older bone of adults. It's estimated that 1% of adults in the U.S. have Paget's disease. There is an extremely rare form of Paget's disease in children, referred to as juvenile Paget's disease. Paget's disease is also known as osteitis deformans.
What causes Paget's disease?It is not known what causes Paget's disease. Recently, certain genes have been associated with Paget's disease, including the Sequestrosome 1 gene on chromosome 5. Virus infection may be necessary to trigger Paget's disease in people who have inherited the genetic tendency to develop the condition.
What are symptoms of Paget's disease?Paget's disease commonly causes no symptoms and is incidentally noted when X-ray tests are obtained for other reasons. However, Paget's disease can cause bone pain, deformity, fracture, and arthritis. The bone pain of Paget's disease is located in the affected bone. The most common bones affected by Paget's disease include the spine, the thigh bone (femur), the pelvis, the skull, the collar bone (clavicle), and the upper arm bone (humerus). The symptoms of Paget's disease depend on the bones affected and the severity of the disease. Enlarged bones can pinch adjacent nerves, causing tingling and numbness. Bowing of the legs can occur. Hip or knee i... Recommended Reading Related to Paget's DiseaseWhat is arthritis? What causes arthritis?Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia. There are many types of arthritis (over 100 identified, and the number is growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis). Together, the many types of arthritis make up the most common chronic illness in the United States. The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and pseudogout), hereditary facto... Other Related Paget's Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Clifton
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