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Rheumatology • Continue the Conversation
How do you incorporate smart phone microscopy into your clinical assessment of Raynaud's?
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This question is part of our collaboration with ACR Convergence 2025 to Continue the Conversation from the meeting. This question was inspired by the session "Challenges & Solutions for Management of Raynaud’s Phenomenon" by Dr. @Tracy M. Frech and Dr. @John Pauling. If you did not attend the meeting, information about Convergence On Demand can be found here.
Answer from: at Community Practice
I don’t personally use smartphone microscopy in the clinic. I use a commercially available nailfold cap device, which has associated software for analyzing the images and formulating a report that is uploaded to the patient’s medical record.
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Answer from: at Academic Institution
Assessment of nailfold capillaries is crucial in evaluating Raynaud’s phenomenon and detecting early connective tissue disease, especially when symptoms are newly emerging. A standard dermatoscope at the bedside is sufficient to obtain high-quality information about nailfold capillary morpholo...