Dr. Nicolas Buchs

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Rheumatology is a medical speciality dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and surrounding soft tissue. It focuses on disorders affecting the joints, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

The diseases treated by a rheumatologist include common conditions such as :

• Osteoarthritis: progressive wear and tear of the joints.
• Inflammatory rheumatism: such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
• Systemic autoimmune diseases: such as lupus or scleroderma.
• Osteoporosis: bone fragility due to reduced bone density.
• Chronic pain: such as fibromyalgia
• Tendinopathies

Rheumatologists use a variety of approaches, ranging from medicinal treatments (anti-inflammatories, immunomodulators) to non-invasive techniques such as infiltrations or physiotherapy recommendations.

This speciality plays a key role in improving patients' quality of life, by treating pain, preserving mobility and delaying the progression of chronic pathologies.

For further information, please contact the practice on 022 339 70 35.