Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
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When a hormonal disorder leads the bone to lose calcium in a sustained way, osteitis fibrosa cystica can develop, a disorder in which the bone tissue weakens and cystic areas form within it.
Which specialists treat it? The endocrinologist studies the hormonal origin, frequently linked to the function of the parathyroid glands, while the orthopedist evaluates the consequences on the bones and joints.
How it presents: It can cause bone pain, greater fragility in the face of blows, fractures that occur with little effort, and, in some cases, deformities or joint discomfort.
When to seek care? In the presence of persistent bone pain, weakness, or fractures that appear easily, it is advisable to investigate it thoroughly to determine its origin. Discussing these symptoms with a professional allows the workup to be guided appropriately and provides follow-up for bone health.
Data on 58 doctors who treat osteitis fibrosa cystica
Which specialist treats osteitis fibrosa cystica?
Osteitis fibrosa cystica is a bone abnormality caused by excess parathyroid hormone that weakens bone. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates the bone abnormalities associated with this condition. If you have persistent bone pain or frequent fractures, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in osteitis fibrosa cystica
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. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Frequently asked questions
What is osteitis fibrosa cystica?
When a hormonal disorder leads the bone to lose calcium in a sustained way, osteitis fibrosa cystica can develop, a disorder in which the bone tissue weakens and cystic areas form within it.
Which doctor treats osteitis fibrosa cystica?
Osteitis fibrosa cystica is a bone abnormality caused by excess parathyroid hormone that weakens bone. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates the bone abnormalities associated with this condition. If you have persistent bone pain or frequent fractures, see this specialist.