Bones and joints

Bone and joint problems can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. Arthritis is a common source of joint pain and stiffness, particularly osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Other causes include joint, muscle and ligament disorders or sports injuries.

With fast access to consultations and diagnostic tests and scans, we can provide expert advice to help you make the right decision about your care.

From surgical procedures to non-invasive methods, we offer an extensive range of treatments to help you get back to doing what you love.

At Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, our rheumatologists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team which includes physiotherapists and specialist nurses. They liaise with other hospital specialists and have close links with general practitioners, ensuring appropriate early specialist referral and ongoing care of patients with joint problems.

Our rheumatology consultants provide treatment for:

• Undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis - a form of arthritis that cannot be classified as a specific rheumatological disorder
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Connective tissue disease
• Osteoporosis
• Soft tissue rheumatism
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout

We provide top quality, affordable patient care, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation with a single-point of referral, short waiting times, and with appointment and treatment times to suit the patient.

We have on-site X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound and we work closely with GPs to ensure they are kept up-to-date with the latest treatment technology we offer.