Department of Rheumatology
INTRODUCTION
Bone & Joint diseases are very much prevalent in our society. Most common rheumatic diseases are characterized by chronic pain and progressive physical impairment of joint and soft tissues. They are costly to individuals, families; and society in both economic and social terms. Clinicians and other care providers must understand individual and family expenses and social consequence of the rheumatic disease so that they may
be able to respond to these challenges.
The division of Rheumatology at Liaquat National
Hospital is an established clinical and academic center which concentrates clinically on providing care to patients affected by a variety of common and uncommon rheumatic disorders. Each person in the department embraces two values that guide our action and work.
- A relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do
- Caring about patients, their safety and compliance
SERVICES
Out Patient Clinics
It is our mission to provide excellent patient care while seeking to better understand the causes, natural history and best treatment. Patients with arthritis and all other rheumatic diseases are seen in our clinic. A number of new and follow up patients are seen weekly, who have complicated rheumatic disorders and common musculoskeletal problems. (Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Vit-D deficiency)
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Vascultis)
Our department works in collaboration with Medicine, Nephrology and other departments in the hospital, to deal with different complications of the Rheumatic diseases
Joint And Soft Tissue Injections
Rheumatology department provides effective services and helps relieve the pain of a number of patient’s everyday. Judicious use of intraarticular glucocorticoid and viscosupplement are appropriate for patients with arthritis who can not tolerate pain or whose pain is not effectively controlled by analgesics and anti inflammatory agents.
Joint aspiration is also performed to establish a diagnosis and to relieve effusion (joint swelling). Crystal identification in Synovial fluid is done by our team to make the diagnosis of Gout or Pseudogout.
Osteoporosis Clinic
Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by low hone mass and micro architecture deterioration of bone tissue; with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. Women at the age of 50 have a 40% chance of having an osteoporotic fracture. Apart from treating osteoporosis patients on a daily basis, we have also set up a specialized clinic for osteoporosis, where we deal with screening and counseling of patients for prevention of osteoporosis and its complications.
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Weekly based problem oriented resident teaching sessions
- Monthly based intra-city rheumatology meeting
| FACULTY |
| Sr.# |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
| 1. |
Dr. Amir Riaz
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Consultant |
FCPS |
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| 2. |
Dr. Tahira Perveen Umer |
Consultant |
FCPS |
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