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Rheumatology
Rheumatologie
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:49
Abstract
Disease patterns from the field of rheumatology. The main focus is on inflammatory diseases, including soft tissue and bone diseases.
Objective
At the end of the module, students should be able to do the following: • list the typical symptoms and manifestations of the disease patterns; • list the clinical examinations of the clinical pictures and explain the findings; • list and justify further clarifications (such as laboratory tests, imaging, etc.) of the clinical pictures; • recognize the respective clinical pictures of this topic block based on the symptoms, clinical examinations, findings and further clarifications; • list the possible treatment options for the disease patterns and explain the indication, prevention and risk factors; • Early detection of clinical pictures that require rapid therapy, identification of further steps for clarification and therapy; • describe the causes and pathophysiological basis of the disease patterns.
Content
Overview Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, M. Still, Spondyloarthritis, SAPHO Syndrome, Infectious and Crystal Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, CRPS, Soft Tissue Diseases, Myopathies, Bone Diseases, Vasculitis, Collagenosis, Drug Therapy in Rheumatology, Ergonomics, Occupational Reintegration.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 45 minutes
- Aids
- None
- Digital
- The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Rheumatologie
Findet vom 04.12. - 18.12.2026 statt.
18.12.2026 Selbststudium
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |