Caring for the patient with Paget's disease of the bone.
Approximately 1 to 3 million Americans suffer from Paget's disease of the bone. This chronic disease often results in pain, deformity, and mobility impairments, and can dramatically impair a patient's quality of life. The primary care provider plays a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing the patient with Paget's disease. This article discusses Paget's disease diagnosis, management, pharmacologic therapy, referral, and follow-up.
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Greensboro Medical Associates, N.C., USA.
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Lyles
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010001:Osteitis Deformans / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013664:Teaching Materials