RheumatologyAbout Rheumatology is the treatment of inflammatory disorders affecting the joints (arthritis), blood vessels (vasculitis), connective tissues, muscles, and bones (osteoporosis). It also includes non-inflammatory forms of arthritis such as osteoarthritis, and the full range of musculoskeletal disorders. Treatment is provided by specialist physicians called rheumatologists, working with allied health practitioners, in both an outpatient and inpatient environment. Care is often provided in collaboration with orthopaedic, immunology, renal, and respiratory colleagues. Rheumatology services are provided at Liverpool, Bankstown, Campbelltown and Camden hospitals. At all sites except Camden, inpatient, outpatient and consultation services occur. Rheumatology services are provided in the following hospitals: Liverpool consists of multidisciplinary and level 6 services, provides support to Bankstown when their VMO is on leave and to Fairfield by telephone and by transfer of patients to Liverpool. Paediatric rheumatology clinics run at Liverpool. Resources Further information is available at: |
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