As Rheumatology covers a wide scope of different affiliations, rheumatologists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a range of MSK (musculoskeletal) and autoimmune conditions. You may be referred to a Consultant Rheumatology to treat and diagnose the following types of Rheumatic diseases:  

• Rheumatoid Arthritis – An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. 
• Vasculitis – A group of conditions causing inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect internal organs and tissues. 
• Myositis – A rare condition causing muscle inflammation and weakness, often linked to autoimmune disorders. 
• Osteoporosis/osteopenia – A condition where bones become weak and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. 
• Ankylosing Spondylitis/ axial spondyloarthropathy – A type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, causing stiffness and pain. 
• Soft Tissue Injuries – Symptoms of pain in  muscles, tendons, or ligaments due to trauma, overuse, or strain which can cause tendonitis or bursitis.  
• Sports Injuries – Injuries sustained during physical activity, ranging from sprains and strains to fractures and ligament tears. 
• Back Pain – Discomfort or stiffness in the back, which can result from injury, poor posture, or underlying medical conditions. 
• Joint Pain – Pain, stiffness, or swelling in one or more joints, often caused by arthritis, injury, or inflammation. 
• Psoriatic arthritis – A type of inflammatory arthritis that can be associated with psoriasis ( a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches), which can cause joint inflammation 
• Polymyalgia rheumatica – a chronic, inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness primarily in the shoulders, neck and hips more common in people over the age of 50 years. It can be associated with giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis) which causes inflammation of the arteries in the head and neck and can lead to headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain and visual disturbance .  
• Gout / pseudogout – a painful form of arthritis that develops due to excess of uric acid and typically causes flare ups of joint inflammation leading to pain, redness and joint swelling. Typically affects the big toe, ankle, knee or wrist.  
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) – an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to affect organs and connective tissues throughout the body and causes inflammation which can affect the skin, joints, blood and organs, like kidneys lungs and hearts.  
• Scleroderma – an autoimmune condition that causes the body to produce excess collagen leading to thickening of the skin and connective tissues and can affect joints and skin, as well as internal organs such as the lungs, heart and kidneys.  
• Osteoarthritis – this condition affects the smooth cartilage lining of affected joints, making movement more difficult and causing pain and stiffness in joints such as the knee and hip.  

New Victoria Hospital has a multidisciplinary team who will coordinate to create a personalised treatment plan for you. From the initial consultation to follow up appointments and setting up referrals to the necessary departments, our Rheumatology Consultants provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions. 

We are committed to delivering personalised, high-quality care in a supportive environment, helping patients manage their symptoms effectively and improve their quality of life.