Paget's Disease Center - Sterling, VA
Sterling 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 Sterling *![]() Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou ![]() Reston Rheumatology & Arthritis Center ![]() Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou ![]() Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou ![]() Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou ![]() Jennifer Odutola MD ![]() Margaret Gradzka MD ![]() Bone Health Diagnostic ![]() Norman Levin MD ![]() Nita Sumida MD PLLC ![]() Paul Rochmis MD ![]() General Internal Medicine Group ![]() Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Associates PC ![]() Matthew O Swartz MD ![]() Arthritis Center of Northern VA ![]() Arthritis Center of Northern VA ![]() Alben G Goldstein MD ![]() Nicholson & Schwartz MDs ![]() Nicholson & Schwartz MDs ![]() Arthritis Care Center PC ![]() Arthritis & Pain Center ![]() Stewart E Kohler MD ![]() Arthritis & Pain Center ![]() Arthritis Specialists of Winchester PC ![]() Gregory A Kujala MD ![]() Arthritis Specialists Ltd ![]() VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology ![]() VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology ![]() VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology ![]() Premier Health Care Associates ![]() Premier Health Care Associates ![]() Albemarle Arthritis Associates ![]() Albemarle Arthritis Associates ![]() Albemarle Arthritis Associates Sterling, VirginiaUpcoming 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 Sterling
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