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Paget's disease of bone is the second most common metabolic bone disorder, after osteoporosis. [37] The overall prevalence and severity of Paget's disease are decreasing; the cause for these changes is unclear. [38] Paget's disease is rare in people less than 55 years of age, [7] and the prevalence increases with age. [38]
Paget’s disease of bone is a chronic disorder characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. The pelvic brim sign arises due to excessive bone resorption due to increased osteoclastic activity in the early stages of the disease leads to localized bone loss, as well as excessive bone formation during the later stages of the diseases.
Blade of grass sign (also known as flame sign [1]) is a radiologic sign referring to the lytic fronts seen in the leading edge of the long bone in Paget's disease. [2] It is usually seen as a wedge shaped area of radiolucency in the diaphysis of long bone. [1]
An example of a disease that is identified through orthopaedic pathology: Comparison of the human body normally (left) with one that has Paget's disease of bone in the pelvic area (right). The bones become fragile and deformed over time as a result.
A bone scan or bone scintigraphy / s ɪ n ˈ t ɪ ɡ r ə f i / is a nuclear medicine imaging technique used to help diagnose and assess different bone diseases. These include cancer of the bone or metastasis , location of bone inflammation and fractures (that may not be visible in traditional X-ray images ), and bone infection (osteomyelitis).
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There are many bone disorders such as osteoporosis, Paget's disease, hypothyroidism. [2] Although there are many forms of bone disorders, they all have one thing in common; abnormalities of specific organs involved, deficiency in vitamin D or low Calcium in diet, which results in poor bone mineralization. [2]
Dexa Scan (Bone density scan) [4] Treatment: Good diet, exercise, fall prevention, stopping smoking [3] ... Paget's disease of bone: unaffected unaffected variable ...