Paget's Jargon Buster M - N

M

Mosaic pattern: The disorganised bone of Paget’s disease can appear as a ‘mosaic pattern’, also referred to as a ‘jigsaw pattern’ or ‘cotton wool’.

MRI scan: Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

Multi-disciplinary team (MDT): A multi-disciplinary team is a team made up of various healthcare professionals with differing skills and areas of expertise, to ensure patients receive the best possible treatment and care.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: A broad range of conditions affecting bones, joints and muscles.

N

NAD: Nothing Abnormal Detected/Discovered.

NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.