Rheumatology is the study of the development, treatment and prevention of rheumatic diseases (rheumatism). Rheumatism are on the one hand chronic-degenerative and inflammatory complaints of the musculoskeletal system, and on the other hand arthroses.
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These are accompanied by flowing, tearing and pulling pain and are usually treated by orthopedists or those with the additional designation of rheumatologist.
This also includes chronic inflammatory diseases of organs, bursae and tendons, which are treated by internists or those with the additional title of rheumatologist.
Rheumatology is a branch of internal medicine with emphasis on drug therapy, as well as orthopedics, especially surgical.
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