About rheumatology for children
Our team of paediatric rheumatologists specialise in providing comprehensive care to children with rheumatologic diseases, as well as carefully advising you and your family. Our extensive support network includes Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and psychologists.
Accurate diagnosis and early intervention is key to treating rheumatic disease in childhood and to minimising the risk of short and long-term disability.
Expertise
Our team of paediatric rheumatologists work closely with orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists to treat a range of childhood rheumatic conditions
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MR arthrogram
Need to know
This test is used to help detect any problems with your joint and is most commonly used to look inside the hip. It can also be used for the shoulder, knee or wrist. Dye is injected into your joint to show the area inside more clearly.
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Bone density DEXA scan
Need to know
A bone density scan is also known as a DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, DXA scan, and bone densitometry scan. The loss of bone density with age (osteoporosis) weakens your bones. This type of scan is used to measure the density and strength of your bones, and check for osteoporosis.
Paediatric rheumatology consultants
Our team is highly skilled in providing different diagnoses, diagnostic investigations and the latest therapies. We are renowned for achieving favourable outcomes in terms of both the control of rheumatic diseases and the prevention of disability.
The most common childhood rheumatic diseases we treat are systemic lupus erythematosus (juvenile), juvenile dermatomyositis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
The Portland Hospital
Request an appointment with a paediatric specialist
To request an appointment, call the paediatric unit on the number below.