About

Rheumatology is a medical field focused on diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases, which are conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and ligaments (disorders of the joints, muscles, and ligaments).

Rheumatology at Medipulse Hospital involves treating and diagnosing arthritis, connective tissue disorders, and autoimmune disorders. The department offers comprehensive care in collaboration with other specialties like Internal Medicine and Orthopedics, catering to various rheumatological diseases.

Common diseases treated by rheumatologists include:

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis

2. Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondyilitis

3. Osteoarthritis

4. Gout

5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Sle)

6. Antiphoshpholipid Antibody Syndrome (Apla/Aps)

7. Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma

8. Sjogren’s Syndrome

9. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

10. Myositis

11. Vasculitis

12. Vitamin D Deficiency

13. Osteoporosis

14. Fibromyalgia

15. Soft Tissue Rheumatism

Treatment and Procedures

1. Rheumatological Emergencies

2. Flare of Rheumatic Diseases

3. Parenteral Immunosuppressive/Biological Therapy/ Anti-osteoporotic Therapy

4. Procedures – Diagnostic Synovial fluid aspiration, Joint Injections (with imaging guidance)

5. Comprehensive clinical assessment of patients with Rheumatological issues

6. Complete Immunological work up pertaining to the case

7. Dedicated physiotherapy sessions

8. Dedicated patient education sessions

9. Diagnostic Synovial fluid aspiration, Joint Injections (with imaging guidance)

10. Subcutaneous Immunosuppressive/Biological Therapy/ Anti-osteoporotic Therapy

11. Integrated Rheumatological Physiotherapy

Insurance covered:

1. Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS)

2. Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana

3. ECHS

4. Indian Railway

5. CGHS