Monostotic osteitis deformans of lumbar vertebra: A rare phenomenon in Eastern Asia

Monostotic osteitis deformans of lumbar vertebra: A rare phenomenon in Eastern Asia

Osteitis deformans, also known as Paget's disease, is characterized by accelerated osteoclastic activity followed by ineffective osteoblastic activity resulting in a deformed and fragile bone. It is more prevalent in Western Europe and relatively rare in Eastern Asia. It predominantly involves...

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Main Authors: Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal, Michael Jian-Wen Chen, Chi-Chien Niu, Po-Liang Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Bone remodeling
osteitis deformans
Paget's disease
zoledronic acid
Online Access:http://jms.ndmctsgh.edu.tw/article.asp?issn=1011-4564;year=2017;volume=37;issue=1;spage=32;epage=35;aulast=Kaliya-Perumal

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