In this episode, we dig into hemochromatosis to better understand what it is, how it affects the joints, available screening methods, as well as clues to presentation and physical exam findings.

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• Intro :10
• Today’s episode :26
• What is hemochromatosis? 1:42
• What does the iron do? 3:03
• How much iron is in the body? 5:30
• When do you suspect it? 7:46
• What do we want to know about the joints? 9:33
• About Ralph Schumacher Jr., MD, and his work 12:15
• How have Schumacher’s observations held up? 14:42
• What about radiographs … can they help? 16:09
• What about hand OA and the gene mutation? 16:44
• So, what about people with undiagnosed hemochromatosis? What do their hands look like? 18:09
• What about chondrocalcinosis? 19:13
• Tune in next time for part two 21:59
• Episode wrap-up 22:25

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