Rheumatology

Rheumatology focuses on diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, many of which involve chronic inflammation or autoimmune dysfunction. It examines conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, vasculitis, spondyloarthropathies, gout, and a wide range of systemic inflammatory syndromes. The field integrates immunology, genetics, imaging, and clinical medicine to understand how immune dysregulation and biomechanical factors contribute to pain, stiffness, tissue damage, and organ involvement. Rheumatology advances improve diagnosis, guide personalized treatment—including biologics and targeted therapies—and support long-term management of conditions that significantly affect mobility and quality of life.