Rheumatology – Echifa International Hospital Center, Djerba

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatology is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. It manages inflammatory, degenerative, and autoimmune diseases affecting these structures.

At the Echifa International Hospital Center, we provide comprehensive and personalized care, combining medical expertise and hospital comfort to improve our patients’ quality of life.

Conditions treated

Our department treats a wide range of conditions:

• Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint diseases
• Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases
• Spondyloarthritis and conditions associated with systemic diseases
• Gout and pseudogout
• Tendinitis, bursitis and periarticular pain
• Autoimmune diseases such as lupus or scleroderma
• Osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases

Diagnosis and examinations

For accurate diagnosis, our department offers:

• Detailed clinical examinations and biological and immunological tests
• Advanced medical imaging: X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, bone densitometry
• Diagnostic joint aspirations and injections
• Personalized follow-up to optimize treatment effectiveness

Care and hospitalization

At the Echifa International Hospital Center, we ensure multidisciplinary care:

• Close collaboration between rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, internists, physiotherapists, and other specialists as needed
• Possibility of inpatient or outpatient hospitalization for patients requiring complex treatments or close monitoring
• Continuous follow-up during hospitalization to ensure safety, comfort, and quality of care

Our teams combine medical expertise, nursing care, and physiotherapy to provide comprehensive and effective care pathways.

Treatments offered

• Targeted medications adapted to each condition
• Injections and specialized procedures to relieve pain
• Functional rehabilitation and physiotherapy
• Personalized follow-up, with therapeutic adjustments according to clinical progress

This multidisciplinary approach helps reduce pain, preserve mobility, and sustainably improve quality of life.

Our team

Our experienced rheumatologists specialize in the management of chronic and complex musculoskeletal diseases, working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. Each member is committed to:

• Quality of care
• Clear and patient-adapted communication
• Continuous updating of practices according to international recommendations

Why consult a rheumatologist?

Consult our department in case of:

• Persistent joint pain
• Stiffness or limitation of joint movement
• Inflammation, swelling, or joint redness
• Significant muscle fatigue
• Any suspicion of rheumatic disease requiring specialized diagnosis