Bowed legs from Paget's disease
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Bowed legs from Paget's disease
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The abnormal breakdown and replacement of bone tissue in Paget's disease may lead to bone deformities such as bowed legs as shown above, enlarged skull or hips, or a curved backbone. Deformities are more common in long bones, such as the thighbone (femur).
A bone affected by Paget's disease can cause complications. For example, if the upper leg bows, it may change how the bones that form the hip joint and knee joint fit together and move, leading to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, in turn, can cause pain and stiffness in the joints and difficulty with walking and other daily activities.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Last Updated | September 14, 2007 |
| Last updated: | September 14, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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