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Rheumatology Services

Conditions Treated

Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Inflammatory bowel related arthritis (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis)

Systemic lupus erythematosus, cutaneous, discoid and neonatal lupus

Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) including systemic and limited disease

CTD/IPF (connective tissue disease with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis)

Still’s disease (Adult-onset JA)

Overlap Syndromes (mixed connective tissue disease, ‘Rhupus ‘ – RA/SLE overlap, others)

Reactive arthritis (post-infectious)

 

Crystalline Arthritis:

Gout, pseudogout, alkaptonuria (Ochronosis)

Cholesterol embolic disease

 

Muscle Diseases:

Dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis

Anti-synthetase syndrome

Rhabdomyositis

 

Pediatric Arthritis:

Juvenile Arthritis (monoarticular, polyarticular, systemic)

Pediatric SLE

Pediatric dermatomyositis, polymyositis, scleroderma

 

Soft-tissue Disease:

Bursitis, tendonitis, sacroiliitis

Overuse syndromes

Fibromyalgia

 

Osteoarthritis:

Joint injection

Generalized disease (massage, topical and systemic therapies)

Analgesia (non-opiate) including NSAIDs, diet, evolving use of NGF-antagonists

GLP-1 therapies and disease modification (weight loss, analgesic benefits, anti-inflammatory therapies)

What Is Rheumatology? Understanding Care for Autoimmune and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases, joint disorders, and inflammatory conditions affecting the muscles, bones, and connective tissues. Common conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoporosis. Rheumatologists are specialists who help patients manage chronic symptoms and improve quality of life through medications, therapies, and long-term care plans.

Learn more about autoimmune diseases

When to See a Rheumatologist

You might be referred to a rheumatologist if you’re experiencing chronic joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, swelling, or autoimmune symptoms. Early diagnosis is key to managing symptoms and preventing long-term damage.


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