Rheumatology

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine that studies and treats diseases of the joints, connective tissue, and autoimmune conditions.

A rheumatologist is responsible for:

• diagnosing inflammatory joint diseases
• treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
• managing patients with systemic autoimmune diseases
• identifying causes of joint pain and stiffness
• prescribing anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory therapy
• preventing progression of chronic diseases