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Institute of Rheumatology and Pain

Initial Evaluation and MSK Workup

  • All patients are subjected to complete history taking and Musculo-skeletal examination and the data is recorded for further reference and follow-up.

Investigations facility

  • State of the art Laboratory
  • Radiology for MSK X-rays and Joint Ultra-sound, and
  • Bone densitometry by DEXA for Osteoporosis and whole body analysis is available

Disease Activity Scores

  • Disease activity scores are done at start of treatment and in follow-up done to note the progress of treatment.

Treatment modalities used

Medical

  • Monitored Disease modifying medications
  • Intravenous therapies of Glucocorticoid pulses
  • Biologic therapies
  • Phototherapy (NBUVB-Narrow Band Ultra Violet - B whole body chamber) for psoriasis and other dermatological manifestations
  • Musculoskeletal injections for enthesopathy, contracture release, trigger finger, periarthritis, etc.
  • Intra-articular aspirations and Injection of Glucocorticoids, Visco supplements, and Botox
  • Intra-articular Tidal lavage
  • Arthroscopy - diagnostic and for lavage and de-bulking of the joints
  • Nerve blocks
  • Epidural procedures

Supportive

  • R2F - Rehabilitation to fitness with the help of dedicated Physiotherapists and Fitness trainers.

Programs offered at R2F

Orthotic -

  • Complete facility for custom made splints, supports and aids for protection and improved functionality of joints.
  • Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Aerobics & yoga, Cardio training, Muscular training, Body sculpting, and Weight loss.

Group Therapy -

  • Group counseling and family counseling.
  • Occupational therapist and Counselors

Surgical

  • A team of expert Orthopedic surgeons for Joint surgeries are attached to the centre.