Rheumatology
Conditions of the joints, muscles and bones
Diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, which vary from aches and sprains to complex inflammatory disorders
About rheumatology
Do you have regular aches and pains, or suffer from stiff shoulders, back pain or swollen knees? There are over 200 types of rheumatic and arthritic conditions affecting joints, bones, muscles and tendons.
Our leading consultant rheumatologists cover everything from knee discomfort to chronic conditions such as spondylitis, rheumatoid and metabolic bone disease.
Whatever your condition, early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve your symptoms. We have the latest technology to aid this, such as CT and extremity MRI scanners, which give clear pictures of muscles, ligaments and tendons.
We also have DEXA scanners to help with the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
Many general rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, can now be brought under control if diagnosed and treated early. Conditions such as lower back pain and knee arthritis can also be successfully treated.
Our rheumatology expertise
Our team of consultant rheumatologists work closely with orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists to treat a range of rheumatic conditions.
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Steroid injections for joint pain
Need to know
If you have arthritis or experience pain in your joints, local steroid (cortisone) injections could give you some relief. Joint pain is usually caused by inflammation. Steroid injections help reduce inflammation to reduce pain in that area.
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Blood tests for lupus
Need to know
Lupus displays many different symptoms depending on the person diagnosed and which part of the body it impacts. There's no cure, but symptoms can improve if treatment starts early. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA test) or Anti-DNA tests can provide an early indication for the presence of lupus, although...
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Need to know
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the spine and other areas. It is more common in men, and mostly begins during your teens or early adulthood. It tends to develop gradually and symptoms, including a stiff or painful back, may come and go. It's not known...
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Hughes syndrome
Need to know
Hughes syndrome or antiphospholipid syndrome is an immune system disorder that can lead to an increased risk of developing the following: blood clots in the leg a clot in an artery which can cause a stroke or heart attack blood clots in the brain, leading to problems with balance, mobility,...
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Lupus
Need to know
Lupus is a disease of the immune system where a wide variety of antibodies are produced, leading to inflammation in the joints and skin. Lupus may begin aggressively as an acute illness or might be undiagnosed for years. It can also appear as a transient disease. Earlier diagnosis and advancements in...
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Need to know
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in multiple joints in your body. The symptoms usually affect your hands, feet and wrists. It is important that rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed early so that effective treatment can be given as soon as possible.
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Gout and pseudogout
Need to know
Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, caused by crystal deposits in your joint. Pseudogout is caused by a different type of crystal deposit. Both can cause severe, sudden joint pain especially at the base of your big toe. Pain usually comes on very quickly. Future damage to joints can...
Our rheumatology consultants
Our locations
Across the HCA UK network we you'll be looked after by a team of leading rheumatologists with access to the latest technology to help diagnose and manage a range of rheumatology conditions.
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Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre
Roman House
296 Golders Green Road, Golders Green
London NW11 9PY
London Rheumatology Centre
Request an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344