A patient comes into the orthopedic clinic complaining of severe pain in his hip that was not caused by a fall. On inspection, the femur and tibia are bowed. There is also a reduced angle of the femoral neck, which gives the patient a "waddling gait" appearance. The doctor suspects Paget disease. The patient asks how he got that. The nurse will respond,

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Although the cause of Paget disease remains unclear, there is evidence of both genetic and environmental influences. It has been reported that 15% to 40% of people with the disease have a first-degree relative with Paget disease, and numerous studies have described extended family members with the disease.

A Patient Comes into the Orthopedic Clinic Complaining of Severe