Rheumatology

Significant advancements in rheumatology over the past two decades have led to new treatments, greatly improving the lives of many people with rheumatic diseases. As a result, fewer patients require rheumatological surgery, and more people can continue working.

In Lund, we operate Region Skåne’s only inpatient unit dedicated to rheumatological diseases. We offer clinics, infusion therapy, and rehabilitation in both Lund and Malmö.

We also participate in the national SRQ quality register, which tracks over 50,000 Swedish patients, including approximately 8,500 from Skåne University Hospital. The rheumatology unit has around 140 employees, including 35 doctors, of whom 10 are ST doctors in training to become specialists in rheumatology.

Research

Rheumatology is a highly research-intensive field. Our clinical research spans most diagnostic groups, including arthritic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, and gout, as well as systemic diseases such as SLE, Sjögren’s syndrome, vasculitis, and systemic sclerosis. Our researchers participate in extensive national and international research networks.

The research is translational, bridging clinical practice with basic experimental research projects. We have researchers at all levels, from doctoral candidates to experienced professors. Most of our doctors are active in research, and all research teams conduct epidemiological and health science research, involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, welfare officers, and nurses in their projects.