Rheumatic Diseases comprise of a heterogeneous group of disorders of the connective tissue, joints and bones in which muscoloskeleton pain and stiffness are prominent.

Rheumatic disease affects people of all ages and ethnic groups and is the commonest cause of physical impairment in the community.

The full spectrum of rheumatological disorders is seen in India, with the commonest condition being Rheumatoid Arthritis, which very much mirrors the worldwide incidence of these conditions.

The Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals offers a comprehensive range of clinical Rheumatology services. A full range of diagnostic facilities, like Radiology, Nuclear medicines sciences, DEXA scanner (for bone mineral density) and comprehensive Laboratory facilities compliments this service.

Consultant Rheumatologists are well versed in the techniques of intra-articular and local injection therapy, including epidural injections where indicated and "Medical Synovectomy" and evaluate and treat patients with

» Inflammatory joint diseases
» Connective tissue disorders including myositis and vasculitis
» Crystal induced arthritis (gout)
» Osteoarthritis
» Low Back Pain
» 'Soft Tissue' rheumatism
» Osteoporsis
» Juvenile (Paedaitrics) arthritis