The sensitivity and simplicity of an ANA test makes it extremely popular initial test to evaluate for lupus.
Speciality: Uncategorized
Back Pain: Suspected Ankylosing Spondylitis & Spondyloarthritis (MSK Rheumatology)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disease that causes arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints.
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
Glucose Tolerance Tests
Links to the Pathology Directory UHCW
Gout (MSK Rheumatology)
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis.
Leg ulcers
Management of ulcers on legs
Low Priority Procedures (LPP)
Information regarding procedures requiring prior approval
Paediatric Orthopaedic Problems Age 0 – ≤15 years
Management and referral of common orthopaedic problems in childhood Age 0 - ≤15 years
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
Psoriatic Arthritis (MSK Rheumatology)
Psoriatic Arthritis can cause progressive joint damage and loss of function.
Rheumatology – Early Arthritis Clinic
Early Arthritis Clinic allows rapid access to Rheumatology services for assessment of patients with painful, stiff or swollen joints which may represent the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.
Weight Management Services and Pathways
Signposting referral options for management of obesity