Rheumatology

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system are diagnosed and treated by IBJI’s rheumatology and autoimmune specialists, with a combination of cutting-edge technology and pain management techniques. Take time to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment methods for common rheumatological conditions, and discover the difference that IBJI can make for you.

Searching for arthritis advice from a specialist? You’re in the right place! Sheela Metgud, MD, fellowship-trained rheumatologist with Illinois Bone …

IBJI’s infusion center treats autoimmune disease and osteoporosis by use of injection or infusion. Our injections and infusion med …

With the holiday season underway, feelings of joy and happiness may be replaced with pain and stiffness for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patien …

May is Lupus Awareness Month, but if you are like most people you’re not really sure what lupus is. In fact, a person may experience headaches, fatigu …

Arthritis is a disease that is often characterized by the pain and inflammation that comes along with it. Many people living with arthritis often feel …

Although orthopedists and rheumatologists both focus on a patient’s joints, muscles and bones, rheumatologists focus more on joint disorders that can …

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is not a single disease; rather, it is a way of referring to joint pain or disease. In fact, there are more than 100 diff …

Recently, a scientific discovery has been made that is believed to have huge implications for regenerative medicine. The scientists involved have unco …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system attacks parts of the body leading to inflammation of the joints. Whi …

Osteoporosis causes bodily changes like the loss of bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. This leads to bone fragility and increased …

Excruciating pain can come to patients fighting gout. Gout is a condition that occurs when uric acid accumulates in the blood and leads to inflammatio …

This week, as we continue our focus on National Bone & Joint Health Awareness Month, we celebrate World Arthritis Day on October 12th. Arthri …

What Causes Gout High levels of uric acid have been pinpointed as the cause of gout, and individuals accumulate such levels usually after they have co …

Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that is normally caused by bacteria. It is seen most frequently in children and typically affects the long leg bones …

When many people think of arthritis, they think of a condition that affects older patients. While it is true that many forms of arthritis affect senio …

Osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become brittle, frail, and prone to fracture, is a potentially debilitating disease that affects many wom …

Arthritis is one of the most common debilitating joint diseases, affecting more than 50 million people throughout the United States. Indeed, as the U. …

What is Lupus? Lupus (lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s tissues and organs.  Lupus usually irritates the …

Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is fairly common in the knees because the knees bear the weight of the entire body. Every time you walk, …

Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can be very painful. RA causes inflammation of the joints which can lead to stiffness …

Do you have pain in your wrist or hands? Do you have stiffness in your fingers that seems to be worst in the mornings? What about numbness in your fin …

Osteoporosis is a serious condition that weakens the bones and can lead to increased risk of bone fractures. There are typically no symptoms of osteop …

Gout is actually a form of arthritis that commonly affects the big toe in men. It may cause a sudden burning pain in one of your joints, or stiffness …

Even bones can become infected. This can occur through an infection that travels through the blood, when the bone is exposed to bacteria through an in …

As we have discussed in the past, a rheumatologist can treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Many people know that arthritis (both osteoart …

Most people who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) know all about its primary symptom, joint stiffness and swelling. While this is the most common …

Preventing Bone Loss & Fractures – Tips For Better Bone Health As doctors who treat orthopedic injuries and conditions, our orthopedic physicians …

Arthritis can take many forms, but the most commonly diagnosed is osteoarthritis (OA). (1) Caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage in a …

Hip osteoarthritis can be painful and even completely debilitating in some cases. After years of motion and abuse, all of that wear and tear can cause …

Overcoming Arthritis Pain With Exercise Arthritis and exercise are commonly thought to be mutually exclusive. In reality exercise is an important part …

Why Did Your Child Get Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? JIA, or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, is the most widely diagnosed arthritis in kids 16 years o …

If you suffer from or know someone who suffers from arthritis pain, you know just how challenging it can be to get through your daily routine. While t …

Fibromyalgia is a complex but treatable syndrome. Fibromyalgia is a common yet very complex and often misunderstood illness, so complex it is often mi …

What Is a Pediatric Rheumatic Disease? A physician has diagnosed your child with a rheumatic disease and you don’t even know what that is. Most simply …

Rheumatology is a very specific specialty that is part of the much broader internal medicine field. Recently this field has seen rapid change due to r …