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Rheumatology Treatments

Explore treatment for juvenile arthritis and rheumatic diseases

Eye Care for Rheumatology

Some rheumatic conditions such as JIA may lead to uveitis/iritis which requires treatment to protect vision.

Eye Care at Children’s Wisconsin

Your rheumatologist and ophthalmologist can discuss ways to prevent permanent eye damage in cases of rheumatic conditions. Children’s Wisconsin may partner with the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute and community ophthalmologists to determine a course of treatment for your child. Learn more about the eye care specialists at Children's Wisconsin .

Medication

Medication is often a part of treating your child’s rheumatic condition. Some medications are designed to relieve your child’s discomfort and swelling and others aim to change the course of the disease and prevent damage.

Treatment at Children’s Wisconsin

The types of medication prescribed and the dosage required is determined by our team and completely individualized for your child. Children’s Wisconsin views this as an ongoing partnership between your family and our team, to determine correct drugs and doses and to improve your child’s symptoms.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Musculoskeletal ultrasound is an imaging technology that is safe, does not involve radiation, and can be easily and quickly utilized in a clinic setting. Ultrasound imaging can help pediatric rheumatologists to see within the joints and surrounding tissues. This combined with performing a physical examination can sometimes lead to a more specific and accurate identification of an abnormal joint or tendon. For example, the location and degree of inflammation within a tendon or joint, the amount of joint fluid present and changes to the bones from chronic inflammation may all be visualized.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Children’s Wisconsin

Children’s Wisconsin is the only pediatric rheumatology center in Wisconsin and one of only a few in the nation with a pediatric rheumatologist who has specifically been trained in the use of ultrasound. An ultrasound is completed on an as needed basis depending on the patient/family's schedule and providers availability.

Nutrition

A healthy child requires a healthy diet. Ensuring your child gets proper nutrition, lots of variety and can maintain a healthy weight is key to their treatment for rheumatic diseases.

Nutrition at Children’s Wisconsin

Children’s Wisconsin has nutritionists on staff who work with parents and our rheumatology team to educate and advise — ultimately ensuring that your child’s diet is helping keep them as healthy as possible.

Physical Activity

A diagnosis of rheumatic disease does not mean your child must avoid activity. In fact, certain kinds of physical activity can be helpful. Activity helps reduce pain and swelling around your child’s joints, strengthens muscles, keeps bones strong and contributes to your child’s overall well being.

Physical Activity at Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, our multidisciplinary team will help assess the right exercise plan for your child, aimed at increasing strength, improving range of motion and/or increasing overall fitness.

Physical or Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) are frequently part of your child’s treatment plan. The goal of therapy is to keep your child fit and active and to reduce joint pain during the treatment process.

Physical or Occupational Therapy at Children’s Wisconsin

At Children’s Wisconsin, we make referrals to physical therapy or occupational therapy providers both inside and outside our hospital. Our goal at Children’s Wisconsin is to promote normal functioning.

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Eye Care at Children’s Wisconsin

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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Children’s Wisconsin

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Nutrition at Children’s Wisconsin

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Physical Activity at Children’s Wisconsin

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Physical or Occupational Therapy

Physical or Occupational Therapy at Children’s Wisconsin

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