Specialists
With over 100 forms of arthritis affecting more than 350 million people globally, more than one kind of doctor is needed to examine, diagnose, and treat this group of conditions. Common arthritis specialists are rheumatologists, physiatrists, and orthopedic surgeons.
Choose from the articles below for information about a type of arthritis specialist
Specialists such as chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and others can all be of importance in the treatment of arthritis.
A physiatrist is a pain rehabilitation specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of conditions such as arthritis that affect the physical functioning of the body.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat conditions that cause pain and inflammation in the joints or muscles. They are adept at recognizing symptoms at early stages of their progression.
What do rheumatologists do? How are rheumatologists trained? Find out in this article.
What Is a Rheumatologist?
Read this article to earn more about what a rheumatologist does, and about the many arthritic conditions they treat.