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Foot evaluation via telephone and video virtual medical visits
Andres I Applewhite1, George G A Pujalte1,2, Keri Denay3
1Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
Background:
Telemedicine 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.
Objective:
We aimed to create an extensive, yet concise guide for medical providers to virtually evaluate patients with foot concerns.
Methods:
This article outlines how to conduct a well-planned virtual consultation with specific questions, instructions, and examination manoeuvres to navigate musculoskeletal foot problems.
Conclusion:
With 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.
