Caring for the patient with Paget's disease of the bone

Nurse Pract. 1999 Jul;24(7):50, 53, 57-8 passim.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Osteitis Deformans / drug therapy
  • Osteitis Deformans / nursing*
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Teaching Materials