Living with Axial osteosclerosis
A bone condition with abnormal hardening of bones in the spine, pelvis, and upper long bones, often found by chance.
Understanding Axial osteosclerosis
It is usually found by chance in people who have back pain. It can start anywhere from childhood to adulthood. Features can include scoliosis, a hunched back, and denser bones.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Denser bone (osteosclerosis)
- Hardened spine bones
- Scoliosis
- Hunched back (kyphosis)
- Back pain (from summary)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include bone and joint specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is inherited in an autosomal dominant way, so a change in one copy of a gene can cause it. The genetic cause has not yet been identified.
Also known as: osteomesopycnosis; osteomesopyknosis
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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