Advertisements It’s always difficult to choose who is the best. Every rheumatologist follows standard guidelines established either by the European Alliance and Association of Rheumatology (EULAR) or British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) or the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). However, it’s always better to seek interpersonal feedback about the best rheumatologist near you. In this…
The shoulders are the most mobile of all joints. This mobility is achieved by a small glenoid cup and a large head of the humerus bone. Thus it can move practically in a 360-degree circle around our shoulders. This wide range of motion is achieved by the interplay of quite a good number of muscles and ligaments around the shoulder. The rotators are Teres Minor, Subscapularis who are internal rotators, and the Supraspinati group, who are external rotators. The deltoid, Biceps are the main abductors and the latissimus dorsi and the triceps are the adductors.
Advertisements Rheumatologists are doctors who treat patients suffering from any form of painful conditions of bone, muscle, joints, spine or the entire body. There are more than 300 rheumatological diseases which comes under the domain of rheumatology. Unfortunately, these diseases remain undiagnosed by doctors of other disciplines eg. Neurologist, Orthopedicians, General Physicians and Psychiatrists. There…
Advertisements Low back pain is the commonest complaint encountered in a rheumatological clinic. Almost 90% of Low back pains are benign and are caused due to mechanical injury to the lumbar spine and often resulting in prolapse of the soft interve rtebral disc. The detail discussion of Low back pain is mentioned in one of…
Advertisements Ankylosing Spondylitis is one of most dreaded Rheumatological disease as it affects people when they are young and productive. The main pathological injury occurs at the junction of sacrum and ilium in the low back region known as the Sacroiliac joints. Sacroiliac joints are formed by apposition of two flat surfaced bones and is…
Advertisements Osteoarthritis is a non inflammatory condition of the joints where the joint and its internal structures e.g. cartilage, ligaments and the joint fluid (synovial fluids) gets degenerated, thereby exposing the sensory nerves of the joint to regular wear and tear, causing pain and sometimes excess accumulation of the joint fluid. The commonest joints are…
Advertisements Make a Fist Hand and finger exercises can help strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion, and give you pain relief. Stretch only until you feel tightness. You shouldn’t feel pain. Start with this simple stretch: Make a gentle fist, wrapping your thumb across your fingers. Hold for 30 to 60…
Advertisements Biologics are specialised & advanced injectable drugs which target the culprit chemicals responsible for the autoimmune destruction of any organ system. Use of Biologics over last decade have revolutionised the management of Rheumatological diseases. This article attempts to answer all questions that are commonly asked by patients regarding Biologics. What are Biologics? Biologics are…
Advertisements It is advisable to consult a rheumatologist if you experience persistent or recurring symptoms that affect your joints, muscles, bones, or connective tissues. Here are some specific situations where it is recommended to seek a rheumatologist’s evaluation: It’s important to note that primary care physicians can also help initiate the evaluation and refer you…
Advertisements Rheumatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, which include conditions such as arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and many others. It’s important to understand that while rheumatologists can provide treatments to manage symptoms and improve quality of life, most rheumatic diseases do not have a known cure. The…
