Rheumatology Overview

You know that stiffness that hits first thing in the morning? Or when your knees or back just refuse to play along? Sometimes it’s even your fingers puffing up for no reason. Most people just push through it, until it starts making daily life harder. That’s the point where rheumatology usually comes into the picture.

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatology is all about joint, muscle, and autoimmune problems, the kind that don’t just disappear with a few painkillers. We’re talking arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, gout, and all those tricky conditions where your immune system or inflammation keeps attacking your own body. A rheumatologist isn’t just another doctor. They’re the ones who figure out why your joints feel rusty, why your back is always stiff, or why fatigue hits even when you’ve done nothing.

When Should You See a Rheumatologist?

Look, everyone gets the odd ache now and then — that’s just life. But if the pain keeps hanging around, or keeps coming back, that’s different. A few signs to notice:

• → Pain or stiffness in your joints that drags on for weeks
• → Swelling, redness, or warmth that doesn’t settle
• → Mornings where you feel stiff for more than half an hour
• → Tired all the time, weak muscles, and no real reason why
• → Fevers or skin rashes that just show up out of nowhere
• → Joints that keep swelling or start looking a bit crooked
• → Back or spine pain that’s become your “new normal”

What Treatments Look Like at Onus

At Onus Robotic Hospitals, rheumatology care isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal. The doctors mix medicines, injections, robotic options, physio, even diet and stress management. Here’s a breakdown:

• → Medications: Biologics & immunotherapy, DMARDs, NSAIDs & steroids
• → Injections & quick relief: Corticosteroid shots, Hyaluronic acid, PRP therapy
• → Robotic & minimally invasive: Robotic-assisted procedures, Arthroscopy, Regenerative medicine
• → Physiotherapy & rehab: Custom exercise plans, Hydrotherapy, Supports and orthotics
• → Lifestyle support: Anti-inflammatory diet tweaks, Weight programs, Stress + sleep therapy

Conditions We Treat

• → Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – swollen, stiff, painful joints, managed with meds, injections, and physio
• → Osteoarthritis (OA) – wear-and-tear arthritis, managed with robotic treatments, PRP, lifestyle tweaks
• → Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) – spinal inflammation, early MRI scans, therapy, biologics
• → Psoriatic Arthritis – arthritis with psoriasis, managed with immune-targeting drugs and lifestyle changes
• → Lupus (SLE) – affects multiple organs, needs precision meds and immune therapy
• → Gout – painful flare-ups from uric acid, managed with diet and meds
• → Scleroderma – skin tightening affecting organs, managed with immune therapies and physio
• → Vasculitis – blood vessel inflammation, needs strong immune control
• → Fibromyalgia & chronic pain syndromes – constant tiredness and muscle aches, managed with pain programs and therapy

Rheumatology Care at Onus

At Onus, you don’t just see one doctor and leave. It’s a whole team: rheumatologists, ortho surgeons, pain specialists, physiotherapists, nutritionists. Everyone works together to build a plan that fits you. Whether it’s arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, or something else, the idea is simple: relieve pain, improve movement, and help you feel human again.

Why People Pick Onus for Rheumatology

• → Doctors experienced in autoimmune and inflammatory issues
• → MRI, ultrasound, and lab tests for precise diagnosis
• → Advanced treatments: biologics, PRP, robotic rehab
• → Full team-based care — no running from clinic to clinic
• → Personalized plans built around your life
• → Less invasive approaches prioritized
• → Long-term support with physio and rehab

Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness can make life feel smaller than it should be. But it doesn’t have to. With proper treatment and support, you can get back to doing more of the things you love. At Onus, our focus isn’t just treatment plans, it’s making sure you don’t feel stuck with the pain forever.