Pedro Machado MD PhD FRCP

@pedrommcmachado.bsky.social

Doctor, Scientist, Professor of Rheumatology and Neuromuscular Diseases

First-ever classification criteria for #haemochromatosis arthropathy now published! A major step for research & trials in this under-recognised condition. Thanks to the @eular.org task force who made this possible - a privilege to work together since 2020! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The iron fist. The iron fist is a physical sign due to incomplete full flexion of the second and/or third MCP joints. When making a fist, the PIP joints of the second and/or third fingers are raised above the level of the PIP joints of the fourth and fifth fingers, and the fingertips of the second and third fingers may not touch the palm. PIP, proximal interphalangeal, MCP, metacarpophalangeal.
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology@eular.org · 10mo ago

📰 NEWS ALERT! #EULAR has developed the first-ever classification criteria for haemochromatosis arthropathy, a major step forward in recognising and researching this underdiagnosed condition. Read more here 👉 https://pulse.ly/kblqngj9z2 #MedicalResearch