Paget's Disease Center - Delray Beach, FL
Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach * Ocean Ridge Arthritis Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Walk-In Family Medicine  Advanced Rheumatology Center  Advanced Rheumatology Center  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  William Sunshine MD  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  David Makover MD  Joshua & Joshua MD PC  Arnold S Falchook MD  Rheumatology Associates  Kenneth E Bresky DO PA  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Elliot S Cohen MD  Elliot S Cohen MD  University of Miami Urology  Freddy Avni MD PA  Richard S Glick MD  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  John C Whelton MD  Arthritis Specialists PA  Arthritis Specialists PA  Doral Arthritis & Rheumatology  Center For Rheumatology  Family Arthritis Center  Family Arthritis Center  Michael H Gordon MD  Premier Rheumatology and Endocrinology  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Alan H Kramer MD  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Steven L Feldman MD  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Jorge J Carrillo MD PA  Prabodh Kapila MD FACP PA  Jose Alvarez MD & Guillermo J Valenzuela MD  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Rafael F Rivas-Chacon MD  Jupiter Medical Group  Mark Jaffe MD PA  Drs Lichstral & Lechner  Paul E Gregoline DPM PA  Rheumatology Center Inc  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center  Alex M Lam MD PA  Internal Medicine Of Miami Gardens  Annette C Toledano MD  Jane Hernandez-Ing MD FACR  Angel F Vidal MD  Benidecto Fernandez MD  Jose J Aldrich MD PA  Carlos A Sesin MD PA  Miami International Cardiology Consultants Inc  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  Ramon Moreda MD  Azarel Abinader MD  South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Carlos M Alonso MD  Heather C Williams MD PLLC  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Miami Medical Consultants PA  Jorge E Gagliardi MD  Roberta R Slonim MD  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Rosita Petech Stoik MD  Jose R Rovira MD  True Care medical Center  Richard Chang MD  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute Delray Beach, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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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 Delray Beach
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