Osteitis Deformans
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Its study falls to the orthopedist and, when it affects the hands, also to the hand surgeon, professionals who evaluate the state of the bone with X-rays and other studies. Osteitis deformans, known as Paget disease of bone, is a disorder in which the normal process of bone renewal becomes disordered, forming bone tissue that is bulkier but fragile.
Areas it affects: It frequently involves the pelvis, skull, spine, or the long bones of the legs.
Common symptoms: In many people it causes no discomfort and is discovered by chance; in others there may be bone pain or deformity of the affected area.
If you notice persistent pain in a bone or a change in its shape, bringing it up with one of these specialists helps clarify it.
Data on 56 doctors who treat osteitis deformans
Which specialist treats osteitis deformans?
Osteitis deformans, or Paget's disease of bone, is a disorder that causes abnormal bone remodeling and weakened bones. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you have persistent bone pain or bone deformity, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in osteitis deformans
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is osteitis deformans?
Its study falls to the orthopedist and, when it affects the hands, also to the hand surgeon, professionals who evaluate the state of the bone with X-rays and other studies. Osteitis deformans, known as Paget disease of bone, is a disorder in which the normal process of bone renewal becomes disordere...
Which doctor treats osteitis deformans?
Osteitis deformans, or Paget's disease of bone, is a disorder that causes abnormal bone remodeling and weakened bones. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this condition. If you have persistent bone pain or bone deformity, see this specialist.