December 14 2023
2023-12-18
Rheumatology Service
The Rheumatology Department forms part of the Clínic Institute of Medical and Surgical Specialities (ICEMEQ). It is dedicated to the medical, surgical and physical therapy treatment of patients with musculoskeletal and immune-mediated diseases.
It offers comprehensive and excellent care to patients throughout the entire care process. It works throughout the whole care process, travelling to primary care and to our Villarroel and Plató centres.
The Rheumatology Department offers high-level medical care in inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, in autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases, as well as in those that cause diffuse and localized soft tissue pain, in addition to patient care in metabolic bone diseases. It participates in the following working groups:
- Inflammatory Arthropathies and Immune-mediated Diseases Group
- Bone Metabolism Group
- Non-Oncological Chronic Pain Management Group
The Rheumatology Department is responsible for the follow-up and treatment of various inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, arthritis associated with systemic autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, immune-mediated arthritis and microcrystalline arthritis such as gout, etc. It is also dedicated to the treatment of bone metabolism pathologies, such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of bone, etc.
We have a transition unit, together with the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, which allows us to follow adolescents who are transitioning to adulthood and who have an inflammatory rheumatologic pathology such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, etc.
A multidisciplinary team is dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain, mainly for patients with fibromyalgia. Finally, the Rheumatology Department provides care to 11 primary care centres for the main pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, including osteoarthritis, gout and lumbago, etc.
What are we dealing with?
These are the main healthcare issues that are treated in the Rheumatology Department.
Last year in numbers
+11.000
Outpatient Visit
1.900
Same Day Ambulatory Visits
1.500
Average number of treatments / sessions
+10.000
Annual visits for primary care of Rheumatology
Know the team
The Rheumatology Department has a multidisciplinary team in charge of healthcare, teaching and research. The Department also employs professionals from associated disciplines such as physiotherapy, psychology and occupational therapy, among others.
It also has a group of scholarship holders specializing in rheumatology, trained at the institution, and who are responsible for various research projects in the different units.
José Alfredo Gómez Puerta
Head of Service
Rheumatology Department
Assistive Devices
The healthcare activity of the Rheumatology Department is carried out using the following equipment:
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Testimonials
Osteoporosis in the first person
Appointment of Antonia, Patient
I know of people who are scared because they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, but it's no big deal. I got it through my head that I had fragile bones and I was clear on what I needed to do, take care of my bones. I follow a calcium-rich diet, exercise, and take the medication they prescribe for me.
Antonia
Patient
Appointment of Vanessa, Patient
You have to be very aware and very attentive to possible symptoms, possible triggers that you know can make a peak of tiredness or pain. Once you become aware, you improve your daily life a lot.
Vanessa
Patient
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