Navigate

  • Get my position
Contact Us
Rheumatology Procedure |Treatment Procedures for Bone and Joints | Sakra World Hospital
Logo of Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore
  • Video Consultation
  • About Sakra
  • Home Health Care
  • Pay Online
  • Sakra Premium Clinic
  • Book an appointment

    080 4969 4969

  • Emergency number

    080 4962 4962

Sakra
  • Home
  • Centres & Specialities
      • INSTITUTES OF EXCELLENCE
      • Neurosciences
      • Cardiac Sciences
      • Orthopaedics
      • Obstetrics and gynaecology
      • Digestive and HPB Sciences
      • Renal Sciences
      • Rehabilitation Sciences
      • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
      • SPECIALITIES
      • Spine Surgery
      • Liver Transplantation
      • Radiology and Imaging
      • Clinical Psychology
      • Internal Medicine
      • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
      • Cancer and Blood Disorders
      • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
      • Respiratory Medicine
      • Rheumatology
      • Cosmetology
      • Obesity Surgery
      • Sakra Fertility Centre
      • Specialities
      • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
      • Dentistry
      • Dermatology
      • Psychiatry
      • Ophthalmology
      • Critical Care Medicine
      • Interventional Radiology
      • Interventional Pain Medicine
      • Blood Transfusion
      • Breast Surgery
      • Anaesthesia
      • Aesthetic Surgery
      • Lab Medicine
      • Sakra Home Health Care
  • Patient care
      • Patient Info
      • Sakra Advantage
      • Patient Friendly Approach
      • Emergency Service
      • Patient Support Service
      • Insurance Policy
      • COVID 19 Awareness
  • International patients
      • Why Sakra?
      • Why India?
      • Accommodation
      • Billing, Insurance & Payments
      • International Testimonials
  • Wellness zone
      • Health Check-up
      • Quality & Safety
      • Sakra Case Study
      • Sakra Blogs
  • News and Events
      • News and Events
      • Organ Transplant Authorization
      • Sakra Times
      • BMW Report
      • Press Release
  • Patients speak
      • INSTITUTES OF EXCELLENCE
      • Neurosciences
      • Cardiac Sciences
      • Orthopaedics
      • Obstetrics and gynaecology
      • Digestive and HPB Sciences
      • Renal Sciences
      • Rehabilitation Sciences
      • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
      • Sakra Brand
      • SPECIALITIES
      • Radiology and Imaging
      • Clinical Psychology
      • Internal Medicine
      • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
      • Cancer and Blood Disorders
      • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
      • Respiratory Medicine
      • Rheumatology
      • Specialities
      • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
      • Dentistry
      • Dermatology
      • Psychiatry
      • Ophthalmology
      • Critical Care Medicine
      • Interventional Radiology
      • Interventional Pain Medicine
      • Blood Transfusion
      • Breast Surgery
      • Anaesthesia
      • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Medical courses
      • DNB Neuro Course
      • Emergency Medicine Course
      • Shoulder Course
      • Knee Course
X
Logo of Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore
  • About Sakra
  • Contact Us
  • Pay Online
  • Emergency number

    080 4962 4962

  • Home
  • Centres & Specialities
    • Neurosciences
    • Cardiac Sciences
    • Orthopaedics
    • Obstetrics and gynaecology
    • Digestive and HPB Sciences
    • Renal Sciences
    • Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
    • Radiology and Imaging
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Internal Medicine
    • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
    • Cancer and Blood Disorders
    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
    • Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Interventional Pain Medicine
    • Blood Transfusion
    • Breast Surgery
    • Anaesthesia
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Spine Surgery
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Sakra Home Health Care
    • Lab Medicine
  • Patient care
    • Patient Info
    • Sakra Advantage
    • Patient Friendly Approach
    • Emergency Service
    • Patient Support Service
    • Insurance Policy
  • International patients
    • Why Sakra?
    • Why India?
    • Accommodation
    • Billing, Insurance & Payments
  • Wellness zone
    • Health Check-up
    • Quality & Safety
    • Sakra Case Study
    • Sakra Blogs
  • News and Events
    • News and Events
    • Organ Transplant Authorization
    • Sakra Times
    • BMW Report
    • Press Release
  • Patients speak
    • Neurosciences
    • Cardiac Sciences
    • Orthopaedics
    • Obstetrics and gynaecology
    • Digestive and HPB Sciences
    • Renal Sciences
    • Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
    • Sakra Brand
    • Radiology and Imaging
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Internal Medicine
    • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
    • Cancer and Blood Disorders
    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
    • Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Interventional Pain Medicine
    • Blood Transfusion
    • Breast Surgery
    • Anaesthesia
    • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Medical courses
    • DNB Neuro Course
    • Emergency Medicine Course
    • Shoulder Course
    • Knee Course
  • Sakra Premium Clinic
Logo of Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore
  • Home
  • Centres & Specialities
    • Neurosciences
    • Cardiac Sciences
    • Orthopaedics
    • Obstetrics and gynaecology
    • Digestive and HPB Sciences
    • Renal Sciences
    • Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
    • Radiology and Imaging
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Internal Medicine
    • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
    • Cancer and Blood Disorders
    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
    • Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Interventional Pain Medicine
    • Blood Transfusion
    • Breast Surgery
    • Anaesthesia
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Spine Surgery
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Sakra Home Health Care
    • Cosmetology
    • Obesity Surgery
    • Sakra Fertility Centre
    • Lab Medicine
  • Patient care
    • Patient Info
    • Sakra Advantage
    • Patient Friendly Approach
    • Emergency Service
    • Patient Support Service
    • Insurance Policy
    • COVID 19 Awareness
  • International patients
    • Why Sakra?
    • Why India?
    • Accommodation
    • Billing, Insurance & Payments
  • Wellness zone
    • Health Check-up
    • Quality & Safety
    • Sakra Case Study
    • Sakra Blogs
  • News and Events
    • News and Events
    • Organ Transplant Authorization
    • Sakra Times
    • BMW Report
    • Press Release
  • Patients speak
    • Neurosciences
    • Cardiac Sciences
    • Orthopaedics
    • Obstetrics and gynaecology
    • Digestive and HPB Sciences
    • Renal Sciences
    • Rehabilitation Sciences
    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality
    • Sakra Brand
    • Radiology and Imaging
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Internal Medicine
    • ENT and Head Neck Surgery
    • Cancer and Blood Disorders
    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis
    • Dentistry
    • Dermatology
    • Psychiatry
    • Ophthalmology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Interventional Pain Medicine
    • Blood Transfusion
    • Breast Surgery
    • Anaesthesia
    • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Medical courses
    • DNB Neuro Course
    • Emergency Medicine Course
    • Shoulder Course
    • Knee Course
  • Pay Online
  • Sakra Premium Clinic
  • Home Health Care
  • Video Consultation

Book An Appointment

Considering the patient safety, We are temporarily withdrawing the online appointments. Any appointments you can reach us on Ph: 080-4969-4969, you can also dial Ph: 7406800303 / 9606028118

Request an Appointment

Request Video Consulting

    Disclaimer & Instructions:

  • Video Consultation duration will be 10 minutes
  • If you are eligible for follow-up consultation as per Sakra policy, you will be getting refund in 6-7 working days
  • Please keep patient Medical history & record ready before joining the Video Consultation
  • Consultation will be based on given inputs by patient or attendant
  • Partial utilization for any offered packages, will not be entitled for refund
  • You can approach us (+91 80 49695080 & +91 9606028119) for Homecare services like Lab Sample collection, Rehab services and Medicine delivery etc
  • For cancellation request, please call us at +91 80 49694969 or write us at info@sakraworldhospital.com
  1. Home
  2. Centres & Specialities
  3. Rheumatology Procedure

Rheumatology Procedure

Find a Doctor Take an Appointment Book a Health Check-up

The various procedures undertaken by the rheumatology department at Sakra are

  • Application of disease modifying drugs like Methotrexate, sulfasalazines, azathioprine

  • Pulse therapy of Steroids, Cyclophosphamide, etc

  • Biologicals like Infliximab, Rituximab, Tocilizumab, Abatacept, Eternacept

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Chronic pain management

  • Trigger point manangement

  • Comprehensive care for all rheumatological and multisystem autoimmune disorders

Quick Enquiry

Doctors
View More

Dr. Singhai Shweta.

Consultant - Rheumatology
Appointment
View All

Request an Appointment

Please select captcha

Blogs related to

  • Ways of staying active and managing arthritis from home during the pandemic

    The raging pandemic has brought about a massive disruption in our daily life activities and has caged all of us indoors. Life has become difficult for all but the worst hits have been those who

    Read More

  • Silent Epidemic: Osteoporosis has affected 200 million women worldwide

    Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide - approximately one-tenth of women aged 60, one-fifth of women aged 70, two-fifths of women aged 80 and two-thirds of women aged

    Read More

View more blogs

Ways of staying active and managing arthritis from home during the pandemic

The raging pandemic has brought about a massive disruption in our daily life activities and has caged all of us indoors. Life has become difficult for all but the worst hits have been those who are mandatorily required to be physically active. For example, the ones suffering from acute or chronic arthritis. Managing the condition from within the four walls of the home has become a mammoth task. Marking World Arthritis Day on October 12, here are a few ways which can help in tackling arthritic pain during the pandemic days. Staying active, eating healthy, maintaining social distancing and having a positive attitude can certainly work wonder in providing relief from the pain. 

The two-way approach in dealing with arthritis pain from home

Exercise: Daily dose of specially designed exercise for those suffering from arthritis can help in easing out the pain. These exercises help in maintaining strength, reducing pain and preparing hip or knee for an upcoming joint replacement (in case that has got a little delayed during the pandemic). It is important for arthritis patients to be active that would allow the joints to find a variety of stretching, strengthening and range of motion exercises and decrease the pain. 

Weight loss and diet: A majority of those with arthritis are seen to have extra weight and weight loss remarkably reduces the stress on the joints. It has been observed that every 5 kg of extra weight carried results in25 kg of weight-bearing pressure across the hips and knees. Thus, following a healthy diet plays a crucial role in shedding off extra weight and lessening joint pain. An anti-inflammatory diet including tomatoes, olive oil, green leafy vegetables, nuts, fatty fish, and seasonal fresh fruit, particularly blueberries, strawberries, cherries and oranges are great in reducing weight and joint pain among arthritis patients. Foods that should be avoided are white bread and pastries, french fries, soda, oily food and red meat.

Creative ways of staying active at home 

Gyms and parks might have shut down due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but one's rooms and private gardens may be turned into the most appropriate venue for exercising and keeping oneself active and arthritis at bay. All one must do is get a little smart with the ways of exercising. 

Play indoor games, swim or take a masked walk to be active: Table tennis and golf at one's own garden are great ways of staying active. Swimming too could be a safe option as studies have shown that the risk of transmitting Covid-19 virus through water stands to be minimal. However, physical distancing must be kept in mind at an outdoor pool or other body of water. Going out for a walk with masks on and the hand sanitiser in the pocket is another wonderful way of being active and keeping the joints flexible. It also means getting some dose of fresh air and nature's touch. 

Become pro with creative movements: Getting creative with movement is way too helpful in managing arthritis and making indoor exercise work. Leveraging technology and taking the help of online classes for exploring new and creative ways of keeping oneself active in the form of aerobic activities, Zumba, Yoga, strength training, Pilates are appreciable. Virtual Zoom dance classes or creative movement workshops are gaining immense popularity in terms of keeping oneself active from the comfort of homes. 

Turn household chores, gardening into ways of being active: Apart from the regular exercise one does, it is essential to be smart and convert daily chores into modes of being active. Gardening, vacuuming or cleaning out the garage are great ways of staying active at home. 
 

Pandemic has thrown a hard challenge, just not with the virus but also with other ailments. However, we must understand the necessity to adapt to the new normal and find out ways of remaining active at home and control arthritis effectively. 

Silent Epidemic: Osteoporosis has affected 200 million women worldwide

Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide - approximately one-tenth of women aged 60, one-fifth of women aged 70, two-fifths of women aged 80 and two-thirds of women aged 90.Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. Overall, 61% of osteoporotic fractures occur in women, with a female-to-male ratio of 1.6. Nearly 75% of hip, spine and distal forearm fractures occur among patients 65 years old or over. A 10% loss of bone mass in the vertebrae can double the risk of vertebral fractures, and similarly, a 10% loss of bone mass in the hip can result in a 2.5 times greater risk of hip fracture. In India: Expert groups peg the number of osteoporosis patients at approximately 26 million (2003 figures) with the numbers projected to increase to 36 million by 2013.In a study among Indian women aged 30-60 years from low income groups, BMD at all the skeletal sites were much lower than values reported from developed countries, with a high prevalence of osteopenia (52%) and osteoporosis (29%) thought to be due to inadequate nutrition. It is projected that more than about 50% of all osteoporotic hip fractures will occur in Asia by the year 2050.

As osteoporosis has no obvious symptoms. Traditional X-rays can’t measure bone density, but they can identify spine fractures. Bone mineral density (BMD) has to be measured by more specialised techniques. A number of different types of BMD tests are available, but the most commonly used is DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), capable of detecting quite small percentages of bone loss. It is used to measure spine and hip bone density, and can also measure bone density of the whole skeleton. While most limb fractures (such as at the wrist or hip) are obvious, spinal fractures can be more difficult to diagnose. This is because they might be painless, or if there is pain, a person may not know it is caused by a fracture due to the many different causes of back pain.  More obvious signs of spinal fractures are:

  • Loss of height
  • Development of a curved upper back (sometimes called a Dowager's Hump)

Since there are usually no outward signs of osteoporosis developing, doctors will often recommend diagnostic testing depending on your age and if you have other risk factors for the disease.

Prevention: Calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduces rates of bone loss and also fracture rates in older male and female adults, and the elderly. Ensure a nutritious diet and adequate calcium intake, Avoid under-nutrition, particularly the effects of severe weight-loss diets and eating disorders, Maintain an adequate supply of vitamin D, Participate in regular weight-bearing activity, Avoid smoking and second-hand smoking, Avoid heavy drinking.

We in Sakra have started an “Osteoporosis Clinic” the first of its kind in Bangalore to tackle this silent epidemic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons under guidance of our Endocrinologist Prof.Dr.C.V.Harinarayan.

Dr. C.V. Harinarayan
Director - Diabetes & Endocrinology
M.D. (Int. Med), D.M. (Endocrinology) (AIIMS) F.A.M.S., F.R.C.P.(Glasgow), F.R.C.P.(Edindurgh), F.R.C.P.(Lond), F.A.C.E.(USA)

 

Sakra Centre of Excellence

Neurosciences

Cardiac Sciences

Orthopaedics

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Digestive and HPB Sciences

Renal Sciences

Rehabilitation Sciences

Pediatrics and Pediatric Superspeciality

General health check-up

Executive Health Package

Comprehensive Health Package

Gold Health Package

Platinum Health Package

Preventive Health Package

Age Specific health check-up

Senior citizen

Paediatric

Paediatric plus

Teen health

Condition Specific health check-up

Hypertension check

Healthy heart check

Diabetic check

Kidney check

Asthma Check

Osteoporosis Screening

Headache Check

Headache Plus

Spine Check

Spine Plus

Well women

Well women plus

Well woman

Sakra Specialities

Spine Surgery

Radiology and Imaging

Clinical Psychology

Internal Medicine

ENT and Head Neck Surgery

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Respiratory Medicine

Rheumatology

Endocrinology Diabetes Thyroid and Osteoporosis

Dentistry

Dermatology

Psychiatry

Ophthalmology

Critical Care Medicine

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Pain Medicine

Blood Transfusion

Breast Surgery

Anaesthesia

Aesthetic Surgery

Lab Medicine

Cosmetology

Obesity Surgery

Patient Care

Patient Info

Sakra Advantages

Patient Friendly Approach

Emergency Service

Patient Support Service

Insurance Policy

International Patients

Why Sakra?

Why India?

Accommodation

Billing, Insurance & Payments

International Testimonials

Wellness Zone

Health Check-up

Quality and Safety

Sakra Testimonials

Sakra Case Study

Sakra Blogs

News and Events

CME and Conferences

Organ Transplant Authorization

BMW Report

Sakra

About Sakra

Quality & Safety

Contact Us

Sitemap

Career

Pay Online

Virtual tour


BMW report

Sitemap

Patient policy

Web presence by

Copyright©Sakra World Hospital

Copyright©Sakra World Hospital

Web presence by

080 4969 4969 to Book an Appointment

BACK TO TOP