Rheumatology |
|
|||||||||
|
Part of internal medicine , rheumatology addresses the health of the musculoskeletal system – joints, muscles, soft tissues and bones. Doctors who specialize in this area are rheumatologists. They often treat many different types of arthritis , fibromyalgia and connective tissue disorders . |
|
|||||||||
Related Resources |
LocationsAllina Medical Clinic: Rheumatology services |
|||||||||
Source: Allina Medical Clinic; MedTerms Medical Dictionary (www.medterms.com) First published: 05/18/2006 Reviewed by: Paul Kleeberg, MD, medical director, Allina.com
|