The Rheumatology Centre at the Caucasus Medical Centre treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system and systemic diseases using the most modern approaches.
- Osteoarthritis (any kind of pathology caused by the wear and tear of the joint, popularly known as "bone spurs")
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Different types of gouty arthritis
- Systemic sclerosis
- Dermatomyositis
- Unspecified mixed connective tissue diseases
- Autoimmune disorders
- Different types of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
The following services are available at the centre:
- Consultation with a highly qualified rheumatologist
- A full range of laboratory and instrumental investigations
- Intra-articular injections
- Biopsy sample collection
For which symptoms should patients consult a physician?
- Any joint pain, especially if the pain is unrelated to trauma and appears to be of unknown origin;
- Persistent joint pain that does not respond to conventional treatment;
- General weakness accompanied by joint and muscle pain;
- Joint pain associated with various forms of skin rashes.
Tips on preventive health care:
In all cases of joint pain, instead of self-medicating with painkillers, it is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible so that the disease can be easily diagnosed.
