Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
Conditions We Diagnose and
Manage

Arthritis is an umbrella term for a group of joint conditions with different underlying causes. Depending on the type, it may develop gradually over time or result from inflammation, infection or an abnormal immune response.

Occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time, leading to pain and swelling.

Unlike arthritis, which affects the joints, soft tissue rheumatism involves the supporting structures around the joints.

A type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in the joints.

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints.

A chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic effects, impacting various organs and tissues.

Typically occurs in individuals with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterised by red, scaly patches of skin.

A group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that primarily affect the spine and, in some cases, the peripheral joints.

Also known as Reiter’s syndrome, it is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body.

Unlike reactive arthritis, which is triggered by an active infection, post-infective arthritis develops after the infection has been resolved.

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures.