Treatment for Paget's Disease of the Bone
Specific treatment for Paget's disease of the bone will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
- Medication that inhibits abnormal bone resorption
- Surgery
- Physical therapy
- Arthroplasty of the hip (total joint replacement)
- Cutting and realignment of affected bone