Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem and generally nothing to worry about.
Speciality: MSK (M)
Antinuclear Antibodies ANA (MSK Rheumatology)

The sensitivity and simplicity of an ANA test makes it extremely popular initial test to evaluate for lupus.
Back & Neck Pain



These are guidelines for most patients most of the time. Like all guidelines, there are exceptions. Acute back pain is for < 6 weeks, chronic > 6 weeks
Back Pain: Suspected Ankylosing Spondylitis & Spondyloarthritis (MSK Rheumatology)

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease that causes arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints.
Bunion – hallux valgus

A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The medical name is hallux valgus.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.
Connective Tissue Disease (MSK Rheumatology)

Connective Tissue Disease (CTDs) is any disease that targets the connective tissues within the body.
Dupuytrens Disease

Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers.
Giant Cell Arteritis / Temporal Arteritis (MSK Rheumatology)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a large vessel vasculitis that affects 2.2 per 10,000 people each year in the UK
Hyaluronic injections for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of arthritis in the UK.
Knee Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used both to diagnose and treat problems with joints.
Physiotherapy services – MSK



Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future.
Psoriatic Arthritis (MSK Rheumatology)

Psoriatic Arthritis can cause progressive joint damage and loss of function.
Rheumatology – Early Arthritis

Rheumatologists are doctors who investigate, diagnose, manage and rehabilitate patients with inflammatory disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Trigger Finger – Adults

Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb.