Scope of Practice
Dr Elaine Ng diagnoses and manages a broad range of rheumatological conditions, including:
- Arthritis — rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis — including ankylosing spondylitis
- Gout and pseudo-gout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)
- Connective tissue diseases — SLE, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis/scleroderma, myositis (dermatomyositis, anti-synthetase syndrome)
- Osteoporosis — assessment and treatment planning
- Other musculoskeletal conditions — tendinitis, bursitis
- Other inflammatory conditions — vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica
The conditions listed are indicative of the scope of practice and are not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether a referral is appropriate, please get in touch.
In-clinic procedures
Dr Elaine performs specialised bedside tests, including nailfold capillaroscopy to aid diagnosis, and joint, bursa and tendon sheath injections.
Conditions managed jointly with your GP
Some conditions — myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders, and complex regional pain syndrome — are seen for a single focused assessment to exclude an inflammatory cause. Dr Elaine does not have specific expertise in the management of these conditions. Ongoing management of these conditions is coordinated by your general practitioner. Dr Elaine is not a pain specialist and does not prescribe opioid medications.