Olathe Health System's Rheumatology specialists (rheumatologists) provide diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation care for adults and children with rheumatic and immune system diseases that affect the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, and bones.
You may be referred to a rheumatologist if you experience persistent or chronic back, neck or muscle pain, or stiff, swollen and painful joints. Some of the common diseases treated by a rheumatologist include rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, spinal arthritis, lupus, gout, tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Paget's disease and Lyme disease.
Specialists at Olathe Health System are dedicated to using the most effective treatments and rehabilitation for helping people with chronic rheumatic disorders. The primary goals for treatment are reducing pain, increasing mobility, and improving the quality of life for patients.
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