Determinants of impaired quality of life in patients with fibrous dysplasia

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BACKGROUND: Fibrous dysplasia is a rare bone disorder, commonly associated with pain, deformity and fractures, which may significantly impact on quality of life. In this study we evaluate quality of life in patients with fibrous dysplasia using the Short Form-36 and the Brief Pain Inventory questionnaires. Data were compared with those of the general Dutch population. RESULTS: Out of 138 patients from a cohort of...

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