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¹Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädische Rheumatologie, AGAPLESION MARKUS KRANKENHAUS, Akademisches Lehr-KH der Goethe-Universität, Wilhelm-Epstein-Str. 4, 60431, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. rehart@fdk.info.

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Rheumatic diseases significantly impact orthopaedics and traumatology, requiring specialized knowledge for effective medication and treatment. Advanced surgical interventions like arthrodesis or arthroplasty are used for joint destruction, with audited centers offering optimal care.

Keywords:

Arthrodesis Arthroplasty Arthroscopy Rheumatoid arthritis Synovectomy Tendons

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Orthopaedics
Rheumatology
Traumatology

Background:

Rheumatic diseases present complex challenges in orthopaedic and traumatologic care.
Understanding these immunologically impairing illnesses is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the specialized knowledge required for managing orthopaedic and traumatologic issues in rheumatic diseases.
To outline treatment pathways from conservative management to surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

Review of established pathways for joint and spine destruction in rheumatic diseases.
Discussion of various surgical procedures (arthrodesis, arthroplasty) based on disease stage.
Emphasis on specialized perioperative management.

Main Results:

Destructive processes in joints and spine follow predictable patterns.
Surgical interventions are staged, progressing from soft tissue procedures to arthrodesis or arthroplasty.
Specialized perioperative care is essential for affected patients.

Conclusions:

Orthopaedic rheumatologists in Germany are specialists in treating inflammatory systemic diseases.
Audited centers of the German Society for Orthopaedic Rheumatology (DGORh) provide optimal care for surgical interventions.