Orthopedic Surgeons and Rheumatology

Rheumatic Disorders

The group of diseases which affects the joints, muscles and connective tissues are categorise as Rheumatic Diseases. Some Rheumatic diseases considered as autoimmune diseases in which body’s own immune system attack on the parts of the body. Approximately there are 100 types of rheumatic disorders. It includes degenerative disorders like Osteoarthritis and inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. Some major rheumatic disorders are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) characterized by the inflammation of joints, Sjogren's Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus which is a chronic diseases that affects the joints, muscles and other parts of the body and Lupus can be called as collection of autoimmune diseases in which body’s own immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks its own normal, healthy tissues. Treatment plan of Rheumatic disorders include medication like NSAID’s, DMARD’s and Biologic etc. and regular exercise and a healthy diet with stress management. Many rheumatic diseases are chronic in nature but with effective management, many people with rheumatic diseases lead happy and satisfy lives.