Figure 3. Capillaroscopy is an essential rheumatologic service.
An abnormal capillaroscopy satisfies >20% of SSc criteria and confers 96% predictive power for development of CTD; making it an essential part of the rheumatologic exam. With any method capillaries become increasingly easier to visualize with practice over time. (Courtesy of T Frech & LA Saketkoo, rights reserved)