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Persistent musculoskeletal pain is not a natural condition and is treatable in most cases. Early investigation helps uncover the causes of complaints and initiate effective treatment.
Modern investigation and treatment of musculoskeletal pains, joint problems, and inflammatory diseases.
What complaints warrant seeing a rheumatologist?
Degenerative (wear-and-tear) musculoskeletal diseases
Joint osteoarthritis (arthrosis)
Arthrosis is a disease involving wear of the joint cartilage, primarily causing joint pain under load and limited mobility. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and preserve joint function through personalized therapy.
Degenerative spinal diseases (discopathy, spondylarthrosis, spondylosis)
Degenerative changes in the spine involve damage to the intervertebral discs and facet joints, leading to low back pain, back pain, or neck complaints, sometimes with radiating symptoms. Treatment focuses on identifying the pain source and targeted, comprehensive therapy.
Inflammatory rheumatological diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease primarily affecting small joints with pain, swelling, and morning stiffness. Early recognition and targeted treatment can reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage.
Spondyloarthritides
Spondyloarthritides are inflammatory diseases often affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing persistent rest pain in the low back and morning joint stiffness (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, or Bechterew's disease). This group includes psoriatic arthritis and forms associated with certain bowel diseases.
Systemic autoimmune conditions
In these diseases, the immune system turns against the body, affecting not only joints but also other organ systems. Investigation and treatment aim to control inflammation and prevent organ involvement.
Metabolic musculoskeletal diseases
Bone metabolism diseases (e.g., osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis involves reduced mineral content in bones, leading to increased fragility and fracture risk. Appropriate treatment can slow bone loss and reduce the risk of dangerous fractures.
Crystal diseases (e.g., gout)
Gout and other crystal diseases cause sudden, severe pain and inflammation due to crystal deposits in joints. Treatment aims to rapidly relieve attacks and prevent recurrence.
Soft tissue rheumatological conditions
Soft tissue rheumatism (tendon, ligament, muscle-related complaints)
This includes painful conditions from overuse or injury to tendons, tendon sheaths, ligaments, and muscles. With appropriate treatment and targeted load reduction, symptoms can be well managed, and recurrence prevented.
How does the examination proceed?
- Detailed medical history taking
- Physical musculoskeletal examination
- Review of previous findings
- Recommendation for additional tests if needed
- Personalized treatment plan
- Conservative (non-surgical) therapy
When should you make an appointment?
- If joint pain persists
- If complaints return or worsen
- If you experience morning joint stiffness or swelling
- If pain interferes with daily activities or sports