Types

• Orthopedic rheumatology departments handle cases that range from basic bone care to hip replacements. They also work with athletes who are injured in sporting accidents.
  
  

Benefits

• While rheumatologists deal specifically with disorders of the joints and soft tissue, knowledge of bone health adds another dimension. Since bones need ligaments and joints to operate, combining the two fields allows for comprehensive care.
  
  

Identification

• Many hospitals and medical centers already combine their orthopedic and rheumatology departments. The Cleveland Clinic one of the best medical facilities in the country according to "U.S. News and World Report," combines the two disciplines.