Signs Of Paget's Disease

Bone Deformities

Paget's disease can cause bones to bend or bow. This happens mostly in bones of the lower legs and spine. It can cause a profound curvature of the spine, a condition known as dowager's hump. Bones in the lower legs may become so bent that walking normally is difficult. Once developed, these conditions are not easy to treat. Paget's disease also causes bones to become too large. Enlarged bones put pressure on nearby joints and nerves. Early and effective treatment of Paget's disease can help limit or even prevent the more severe types of bone deformities, leading to a better quality of life for patients.