Services
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Conditions |
| Inflammatory Arthritides / Spondyloarthritides | Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Enteropathic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis |
| Systemic Autoimmune Diseases | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis |
| Vasculitides | Giant Cell Arteritis, ANCA-associated Vasculitis, Adamantiades-Behcet’s Disease |
| Degenerative Diseases | Osteoarthritis |
| Metabolic Diseases | Osteoporosis, Gouty Arthritis (Gout) |
| Soft Tissue Disorders | Tendinopathies, Bursitis |
| Rare Diseases | Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), Still’s Disease, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) |
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-US)
The clinical application of musculoskeletal ultrasound is integral to the practice and contributes to:
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Early Diagnosis: Facilitating the early identification of autoimmune inflammatory arthritides, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
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Targeted Pain Management: Providing immediate relief through ultrasound-guided therapeutic injections for joint pathologies or regional pain syndromes.
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This includes conditions such as arthritis of the knee, shoulder, and small joints (hands/feet), as well as subacromial bursitis, epicondylitis, and trigger finger.
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Precision & Comfort: Key advantages include high accuracy in medication delivery and the minimization of patient discomfort.
Patient Support & Practice Features
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Specialized Electronic Medical Records: Use of a modern EMR system specifically designed for rheumatic diseases to maintain detailed patient history and diagnostic records.
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Comprehensive Patient Education: Detailed briefings to ensure patients understand the nature of their condition, therapeutic options, and the lifestyle modifications that can improve their health.
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Collaboration with the Rheumatology Clinic of the University Hospital of Heraklion to ensure immediate referral of patients who need treatment from a tertiary center.
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Administrative Support: Continuous secretarial assistance throughout the operating hours.