Rheumatology

Rheumatic Disease Treatment in Dubai at Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital

Rheumatology is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, bones, and muscles. Rheumatic diseases are a diverse group of disorders that cause pain, inflammation, and damage to joints, bones, and muscles, as well as to other parts of the body. At CMC we have the best Rheumatologists in Dubai  who use a collaborative approach and are up-to-date on the latest treatments..  They attract a patients from across the Emirates and are considered some of the best rheumatologists in Dubai.

Rheumatic diseases treated at CMC include:

• Osteoarthritis – The most common joint problem. A degenerative joint disease that causes wear and tear on the joints, leading to pain and stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis – An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness
• Lupus, polymyostis and other chronic autoimmune diseases that affects various parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, and heart
• Gout & pseudo-gout – A form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to pain, redness, and swelling.
• Fibromyalgia: A chronic pain condition that affects the muscles and soft tissues, causing widespread pain and tenderness
• Ankylosing spondylitis and other Inflammatory spinal disorders such as spinal rheumatism
• Osteomalacia  and other Metabolic bone diseases
• Connective tissue diseases such as systemic sclerosis
• Inflammatory vascular disorders such as vasculitis and vasculopathy

Rheumatic Disease Diagnosis

Depending on your case we may use a number of diagnostic tools including:

• Bone Dexa scan and quantitative CT scan – for detection of osteoporosis
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound – for detection of joint a tendon problem
• MRI
• CT Scan
• Digital X-RAY

Rheumatic Disease Treatment in Dubai

Medications

• Anti-inflammatories can help to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs can slow or prevent joint damage in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
• Biologic therapy, such as tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, target specific proteins involved in inflammation to slow down the disease process.

Joint Injections

• Ultrasound guided intra-joint injections

Physical therapy & Exercise

• Physical therapy can help to improve joint mobility, strength, and flexibility. It may also help to reduce pain and improve overall physical function.

Assistive devices

• Assistive devices, such as canes, braces, and orthotics, can help to reduce stress on the joints and improve mobility.

Surgery

• In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace damaged joints, such as a knee or hip replacement.