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Rheumatology

If you experience recurring pain, discomfort or loss of function in your muscles, tendons, joints or bones, find relief through specialized care from the expert rheumatologists at Avera.

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Trust the team of board-certified physicians at Avera to assess, diagnose and treat all types of autoimmune disorders and inflammatory conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including arthritis. Our compassionate, experienced physicians listen carefully to a description of your symptoms, physically examine you and evaluate the results of imaging and/or lab tests to arrive at accurate diagnosis and find the best possible treatments. We’re also home to the region’s only gout clinic.

Conditions We Treat

Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis – rheumatoid and psoriatic
Gout
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Pseudogout
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Scleroderma
Sjogren’s syndrome
Systemic lupus
Systemic vasculitis
Temporal arteritis

Treatments & Services

Get the care you need to stay as active as possible while controlling your rheumatic symptoms. Your doctor will work with you to create an approach, tailored for you, which may include:

Joint and bursa injections
Medications or biologic therapies which can include one or more or a combination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy to help you restore as much function as possible
Smoking cessation
Splints, braces or orthotics
Weight loss, diet, moderate exercise, low impact exercise and water therapy

Region’s Only Gout Clinic

To reduce the painful symptoms of gout and possible long-term complications, use our dedicated Gout Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD. You can work with a specialized team of physicians and nurses, as well as a clinical pharmacist, every third Thursday of the month from 1 – 4 PM to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your personal situation.

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Avera on Louise Health Campus.

Related Health Services

Depending on your condition, your doctor may recommend additional attention from other specialists at Avera.

Orthopedics Get relief from stubborn pain, treatment for trauma and help to prevent injury with expert orthopedic specialists.

Cancer Care For cancer prevention, treatment after a diagnosis, or support for you or a loved one, Avera Cancer Institute offers expert care and cutting-edge treatments.

Internal Medicine Internal medicine specialists help you as your health needs change throughout every age and stage of life during adulthood.

Primary Care Trust your doctor for ongoing health screenings, prevention information and care for all health-related situations with close-to-home support.

Come See Us for Rheumatology Care

Rheumatic conditions affect your mobility, quality of life and ability to take part in all the activities you enjoy. See our experts to get accurate diagnosis and relief through an effective treatment plan.