Arthritis Clinic

Our world-class physicians are greatly experienced in diagnosing and treating bone, joint and muscle conditions - from the most visible to the highly complex. Our approach is a blend of contemporary technology, intense research and proven clinical methodologies. Our team of excellent physicians, nurses, practitioners and therapists provide the patients with personal care and attention, so as to facilitate faster recovery.

Arthritis
Arthritis leads to pain and swelling of joints. Arthritides of various types are extremely common in India. Arthritis can involve a single or multiple joints and can occur at any age. It can be inflammatory (i.e. with swelling inside the joint) or non-inflammatory. There are over 100 types of arthritis. These patients need proper diagnosis, expert medical management by rheumatologist and rehabilitation for relief of pain, maintenance of joint function and prevention of deformities.

Rheumatology

There is extreme shortage of trained rheumatologists in India. Excluding the city of Mumbai, there is a dire shortage of trained rheumatologists in Maharashtra. Rheumatology at SIOR comprises a team work of dedicated rheumatologists, physiotherapists, orthotics and orthopaedic surgeons. Our institute is proud to providing unique rheumatology services under one roof.

Rheumatology Services
Rheumatology is a holistic super-speciality of internal medicine and has developed considerably in recent years with the advent of better understanding of these diseases with modern diagnostic methods and better management with novel therapeutic modalities. Rheumatism is a nonspecific term used by lay persons for various conditions with pain or other symptoms arising from joints (including those in spine ) or related to other elements of musculoskeletal system ( i.e. muscles , tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone). Rheumatology includes over 120 diseases wherein arthritis and joint-symptoms are commonly present.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis of rheumatologic disorders is clinical. It depends on pattern of joint involvement and associated clinical features. X-ray and other imaging techniques are used to assess the extent of joint damage. Laboratory tests are carried out to further establish the diagnosis, find out involvement of other systems of body and to monitor drug toxicities.

Treatment
Treatment of arthritis aims at relief of pain, maintenance of joint function, modification of disease process to induce remission and prevention, or correction of deformities. Early diagnosis is, therefore, essential. A rheumatologist must be consulted and followed up at the earliest symptoms of the disease. Evidence based therapeutic protocols are now available. These appear to be effective in over 60% cases. Alternate protocols are also available. Rheumatologists start appropriate therapeutic regimen after conducting a proper diagnosis, monitoring response to treatment, observing patients for side-effects and changing prescribed drugs if required. The drugs can usually be withdrawn on successful achievement of therapeutic goals.

Successful Treatment for the Following

	Osteoarthritis		Arthritis of Leprosy
	Rheumatoid Arthritis		Arthritis of Sarcoidosis
	Spondyloarthropathies		Paget's Disease of Bone
	Gout