Ortho: Spine Flashcards
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Q
Paget’s Disease (Osteitis Deformans)
A
Spinal inflammation causing disordered bone remodeling (larger, less compact bone)
Pelvis, L-spine vertebral bodies, Sacrum, Femur, Tibia, Skull
Fracturing
Male 3:2
Over age 70 (3% over 40)
Bowing of long bones
Deep aching night pain
Phase I: Lytic (bone breakdown)
Phase II: Sclerotic (bone laid down, hard/stiff/rigid)