| The general rheumatology clinic offers expert diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal diseases. These include joint diseases, back pain, muscle problems, soft tissue disorders and bone diseases. Related information Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
PD Dr. Adrian Ciurea, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| The clinical finding of synovitis, a swelling of the joint cell lining is the most important feature of arthritis. The differential diagnosis is very broad at an early stage. The patient’s history, clinical findings and additional investigations (imaging including ultrasonography, analysis of joint fluid, nail fold capillaromiscroscopy, synovial biopsies) are important tools for diagnosis. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
PD Dr. Adrian Ciurea, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most prevalent and severe chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases. We offer consultations for the entire range of patient care from diagnosis to comprehensive specialized treatment including quality control. Related information Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
PD Dr. Adrian Ciurea, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| The concept of spondyloarthritis encompasses a group of inflammatory rheumatic disorders characterized by inflammation of the axial and peripheral skeleton (the spine, including the sacroiliac joints, entheses, and peripheral joints). We offer consultations for the entire range of patient care from diagnosis to comprehensive specialized treatment. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
PD Dr. Adrian Ciurea, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Individualized diagnostic process in Osteoarthritis using state of the art techniques. Tailor-made treatment plan using multiple treatment modalities such as informative material, neutraceuticals, medicaments, physiotherapy, ergotherapy, joint injections, braces and orthoses. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Dr. Lukas Wildi, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Connective tissue diseases are rare inflammatory autoimmune diseases that can affect multiple organs. Diagnosis is often challenging because of the heterogeneous clinical presentations and organ manifestations. Related information
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Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Prof. Dr. Oliver Distler, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Systemic sclerosis is an orphan systemic autoimmune disease. The individual presentation is highly heterogeneous ranging from mild subclinical involvement to severe life threatening organ manifestations. An individualized assessment is of great importance. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 22 66
Fax +41 44 255 89 78
sklerodermie@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Prof. Dr. Oliver Distler, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Sekretariat
Department of Rheumatology
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| The interdisciplinary outpatient clinic for myopathies offers the individually tailored diagnostic work-up and therapy of patients with inflammatory myopathies. Muscle complaints of yet unknown etiology are evaluated interdisciplinary together with specialists from the center of neuromuscular diseases. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 43 83
Fax +41 44 255 89 78
myopathie@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
PD Dr. Britta Maurer, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| The vasculitides are a heterogeneous group of diseases with inflammation of blood vessels as the primary manifestation. Patients with vasculitides are assessed either in a specialized out-patient clinic or in the interdisciplinary out-patient clinic in case of multiple organ involvement. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Prof. Dr. Oliver Distler, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Dr. Diana Frey, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Center of Osteoporosis
Department of Rheumatology
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Back pain occurs very frequently and usually resolves spontaneously. In case of chronic back pain a precise diagnostic is required to make possible targeted treatment. Related information Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Dr. Lukas Wildi, MD
| Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Using modern video capillaroscopy equipment, capillary density, microhemorrhages, capillary dilatations and disangiogenesis are assessed. Nailfold capillaroscopy shows specific changes in particular in systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis and anti-U1-RNP positive mixed connective tissue disease. Related information Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Prof. Dr. Oliver Distler, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a safe and painless imaging method to detect inflammatory, traumatic or degenerative disorders of joints and soft tissue in real time. The images in high resolution are generated by sound waves without x-ray radiation. It complements clinical examination and if necessary, ultrasound-guided injections can directly be performed. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
KD Dr. Sandra Blumhardt, MD
Dr. Martin Toniolo, MD
Dr. Andreas Krebs, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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Tel. +41 44 255 20 41
Fax +41 44 255 45 65
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
Dr. Diana Frey, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Center of Osteoporosis
Department of Rheumatology
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Interventional pain management involves special injections at the spine. Related information Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
KD Dr. Sandra Blumhardt, MD
Dr. Martin Toniolo, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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| Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can be used to treat pain caused by ligament disorders, calcifications and delayed healing of a fracture. Related information
Appointments and information
Tel. +41 44 255 26 87
Fax +41 44 255 44 15
dispo.ruz@usz.ch | Executive Senior Physicians
KD Dr. Sandra Blumhardt, MD
Dr. Susann Enderlin, MD | Contact address
University Hospital Zurich
Department of Rheumatology
Disposition
Gloriastr. 25
8091 Zurich |
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