The rheumatology outpatient clinic diagnoses and treats disorders of the joints, bones and inflammation of connective tissue. A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats various types of conditions related to degenerative conditions of bones and joints. The task of a rheumatologist is the basic diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.
The rheumatology outpatient clinic also provides access to specialized tests:
Depending on your needs, your rheumatologist may also order other tests: a CT scan, an MRI.
In some cases, physiotherapy can help. Learn more about osteopathy. You can also seek advice from a physiotherapy specialist.
