Rheumatology deals with all acute and chronic diseases of the joints, such as:

• arthrosis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• spondylitis
• connective disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, polymyositis and vasculitis
• Fibromyalgia and muscle rheumatism
• Regional joint diseases, such as scapulohumeral periarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

Diagnostic insights include blood chemistry tests, serology for autoimmune diseases, radiology, and ultrasound, depending on the diseases involved.