‘Rheumatology is the study of rheumatism, arthritis and other disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments.' This essentially means that it is the branch of medicine that specialises in conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, but in some cases, other systems in the body can also be affected...
Dr Aisling Coy is a Consultant in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine, and is available to see patients privately at one of her clinics