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Foot evaluation via telephone and video virtual medical visits
Applewhite, Andres I. , Pujalte, George , Denay, Keri L., Odom, Mitchell , Arizpe, Azael, Albano‐Aluquin, Shirley , Kinaszczuk, Anja M., Aiyer, Amiethab A. , Pujalte, George G A , Tu, Priscilla
Musculoskeletal Care | May 7, 2022 | Volume: 20 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 772-783
AbstractBackgroundTelemedicine plays a very important role in our society by allowing providers to treat patients who do not have easy access to a healthcare facility, especially in the setting of the COVID‐19 pandemic.ObjectiveWe aimed to create an extensive, yet concise guide for medical providers to virtually evaluate patients with foot concerns.MethodsThis article outlines how to conduct a well‐planned virtual consultation with specific questions, instructions, and examination manoeuvres to navigate musculoskeletal foot problems.ConclusionWith this narrative review, we have provided a guide with suggestions, questions and interpretations of answers to help physicians new to the practice of telemedicine have successful virtual encounters with patients suffering from foot musculoskeletal ailments.