Paget Disease of Bone in Japanese Patients: A Report of Three Cases

Paget disease of bone (PDB) is a bone metabolic disorder causing pain, fractures, and deformity. Its incidence is estimated to be 1 to 2% in Caucasians older than 55 years, but in Asian populations the incidence is rare. We report on 2 female and one male Japanese patients aged 46 to 73 years with P...

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Main Authors: Satoshi Nagano, Masahiro Yokouchi, Ryusaku Nagayoshi, Hiromi Sasaki, Hirofumi Shimada, Takao Setoguchi, Kosei Ijiri, Setsuro Komiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901302100323