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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Telehealth
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a significant shift from in-person to virtual clinical visits.
  • Telehealth adoption is expected to continue post-pandemic due to its convenience and efficiency.
  • A key challenge in virtual visits, especially in orthopedics, is performing a physical examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive virtual foot and ankle examination protocol for telehealth consultations.
  • To provide patient instructions and a provider documentation checklist for virtual orthopedic assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a detailed virtual examination protocol for foot and ankle conditions.
  • Inclusion of verbatim patient instructions for performing physical maneuvers remotely.
  • Creation of a checklist for healthcare providers to document virtual examinations.

Main Results:

  • Routine physical examination maneuvers for the foot and ankle can be effectively performed virtually with appropriate patient guidance.
  • The proposed protocol allows for a thorough virtual assessment, overcoming a primary challenge of telehealth in orthopedics.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual telehealth visits are a viable option for foot and ankle orthopedic assessments.
  • This protocol facilitates the effective remote physical examination of foot and ankle patients, supporting the continued use of telehealth.