The Cleveland Clinic physicians in this
section have specialty training in autoimmune inflammatory
diseases, such as lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis,
scleroderma and other rheumatic disorders, as well as autoimmune
and immunodeficiency diseases. They offer special expertise
in treating fibromyalgia, soft tissue disorders and chronic
fatigue syndrome in adolescents. A comprehensive range of
services, including physical and occupational therapy, helps
maximize the child's level of function. Special services available
include therapeutic apheresis; capillaroscopy; injection of
major and minor joints, and muscles; synovial and skin biopsy.
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