Training program in Musculoskeletal Diseases is designed for those doctors who wish to diagnose and manage patient with Rheumatologic Ailments. After completion of this program doctors will have sufficient insights to run Rheumatology clinic independently.

Course Duration :-

1 Year

Eligibility :-

MBBS

Subjects Details :-

Overview of Rheumatology

Pattern Reconstruction in Rheumatology

Examination of Joints (On Demand of Doctors)

GALS Workshop

Investigation for CTD

ANA

ENA

Anti CCP

ANCA – P + C

Uric Acid

Rheumatoid Factor

CPK/LDH

Clinical Problem

Joint Injections & Aspiration – Indications/Contraindications

Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Management

Splints & Joint Protection Exercises (Optional)

Demonstration of DEXA

Osteoporosis and its Management

Biologicals& DMARDS

Outcome measures in Rheumatology

HAQ – Health Assessment questioner of Rheumatoid Arthritis

DAS – Diseases Activity Score of Rheumatoid Arthritis

BASDI – Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Diseases Index

Radiology of Joints

Discussion (Interesting Case Studies)