No, they are two distinct disorders. Paget’s disease of bone is a rare disorder in which the balance between bone formation and breakdown is altered. Over time, the affected bones become very fragile, alter in shape and may fracture. Paget’s disease of bone is more common in older individuals. The disease tends to affect bones in the pelvis, skull and legs. As the bones start to grow abnormally, one may develop nerve compression, hip pain, hearing loss or headaches. Beside fractures, Paget’s disease of bone can cause osteoarthritis, heart failure and even cancer of bone.
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