For Patients

Things You Should Know

What conditions do Rheumatologists treat?

Common diseases that rheumatologists treat include:

osteoarthritis
gout
inflammatory arthritis - including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
back and neck pain
tendonitis and muscle/tendon injuries
connective tissue disease - including systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, myositis and vasculitis
fibromyalgia

What is Rheumatology?

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles and bones as well as a range of systemic autoimmune conditions.

Additional information

The Australian Rheumatology Association has additional resources including patient information sheets regarding conditional and medication information.