Dr. med. Charalampos Dragonas
Rheumatologist - Internist
Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nurenberg
Diagnose
Rheumatological, autoimmune and internal diseases
-- Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis angylosans, Sjoegren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythemotoides, angiitis, Raynaud's syndrome
-- Osteoarthritis
-- Gout
-- Osteoporosis
-- Back pain
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Capillary microscopy
Geriatric check up
Treatments
Specialized rheumatological treatments according to EULAR (European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology)
Joint punctures. Intra-articular injections with hyaluronic acid
Therapy of chronic pain & osteoporosis
Specialized medical care for older patients
Acupuncture
FAQ
When should I visit a rheumatologist?
When I suffer from joint and muscle pain without injury, mainly night time pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling. If an autoimmune disease is suspected.
What is the difference btw. rheumatologist & orthopedist?
The rheumatologist is the doctor for musculoskeletal diseases that occur without injury, as well as an autoimmune specialist.
If you have pain in the musculoskeletal system after injuries or planning surgical procedures, we turn to orthopedics.
What are autoimmune diseases?
These are diseases that our body causes itself, usually in the form of inflammation that is directed against the body itself. The most common symptoms are: nighttime pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling, dry eyes and mouth, skin rashes.
What is musculoskeletal ultrasound?
It is a modern imaging procedure for joints, tendons and muscles, without harmful radiation. It is useful in the immediate diagnosis of inflammation, arthritis and injuries.
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