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Rheumatological diseases affect the joints, soft tissue, connective tissue, bones and organs, causing symptoms to include pain, swelling and stiffness. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people of all ages suffers from a rheumatological disease. Our Consultant Team at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh offer whole person treatment plans, effective pain management and expert advice for patients with rheumatological conditions.

Outpatient Clinic Times

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Conditions Treated

Some of the conditions we treat include:

Arthritis: rheumatoid, psoriatic and osteoarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation and fusion of spinal vertebrae)
Bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs known as a bursa, causing pain)
Rheumatic disorders: lupus (disease of the immune system) and vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels)

Consultant Rheumatologists

Prof. Geraldine McCarthy
Dr John Stack