The first Department of Rheumatology in State of Uttar Pradesh and Northern India was created at King George's Medical University vide Government Order No 778/71-3-2006-KG-96/2004 dated 21.3.06. with a grant of Rs. 7.18 crore (about US $1.7 million). This includes a grant for a new building, personnel and equipment required to make it into a viable and vibrant patient care and research center. This is the third Department of Rheumatology in country, the other two being in Chennai & Hyderabad.

Rheumatological diseases, present with musculoskeletal pain, and are very common. About 20 % of population suffers from musculoskeletal pain at any given point of time. The once in a lifetime prevalence is 100%, that is, every one will suffer from a Rheumatological illness in his/her lifetime.

Objective

The following are the objectives of the Department of Rheumatology.

Training / Teaching in Rheumatology Research to develop newer techniques for diagnosis and management of rheumatological problems. Patient Care

Building

The Department of Rheumatology is housed in a three-storied building in the premises of Lal Bahadur Shastri Kendra (Formerly known as RALC) and Infectious Disease Hospital. The building houses the wards, the offices and modern research labs, Physiotherapy Room, BMD Room and a small canteen.

Special Activity

Psychological Counseling is being provided to indoor patients and outdoor patients whenever required by an honorary psychologist working in the Rheumatology department.

Bed Strength

30-bedded centrally air conditioned wards which include beds in 24 beds general wards, 4 private ward,and 2 in day care.