Heather Durham
Fibrous Dysplasia occurs when bone gets destroyed and replaced with bone tissue What is it?
Bone Sores Difficulty walking Endocrine Gland issues Unusual skin color Uneven growth of bones Symptoms
Occurs in childhood Between 3-15 years Very uncommon No single sex is affected more than another Prevalence
The cause is unknown Believed to be caused by chemical abnormality in bone protein It is not hereditary Causes
Surgery to remove the affected bone Removal of bone wedge Place a rod down shaft of bone Pain management Medication Physical therapy Treatments
Bone deformity 1.The bone can bend 2.May cause scoliosis Loss of vision and hearing Arthritis Very rare, but cancer Complications
Any bone can be affected Most common bones: femur, tibia, ribs, skull, facial bones, humorous, pelvis and the spine No way to prevent it Facts
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