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Rock P Vomer1,2, Emma York3, Kristina DeMatas4
1Family Medicine/Research, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA.
Insights
This study introduces a standardized telemedicine hip evaluation protocol for physicians. It offers a structured guide and visual aids for effective remote assessment of hip conditions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Digital Health
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telemedicine adoption in healthcare.
- Hip ailments are prevalent musculoskeletal issues causing functional limitations.
- A standardized protocol for telemedicine hip evaluation is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an efficient, structured protocol for telemedicine hip examinations.
- To guide physicians in extracting essential information during remote hip assessments.
Main Methods:
- A step-by-step evaluation guide was created for physicians.
- The guide includes inspection, palpation, range of motion, strength testing, functional assessment, gait analysis, and special testing.
- Visual aids, including images of each maneuver, were incorporated.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive table of evaluation questions and instructions was developed.
- A glossary of images illustrating each maneuver was created.
- The developed resources facilitate hip examination via telemedicine.
Conclusions:
- This manuscript presents a structured template for telehealth examinations of hip ailments.
- The protocol aims to standardize remote assessment of hip conditions.
- The guide supports effective virtual patient care for musculoskeletal hip issues.
Abstract:
Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine has provided new means of patient care while still allowing for physical examination and history to be obtained. Hip ailments are a common musculoskeletal problem leading to limited function. Today, we lack a standardized telemedicine hip evaluation protocol. Aim The aim of this manuscript is to provide an efficient means of extracting relevant information while performing telemedicine examinations of the hip. Methods The authors have created a step-by-step evaluation guide for physicians to evaluate hip complaints, including inspection, palpation, range of motion, strength testing, functional assessment, gait analysis, and special testing, with images of each maneuver. Results We have developed a table of evaluation questions and instructions and a glossary of images of each maneuver to facilitate hip examination via telemedicine. Conclusions This manuscript provides a structured template for performing a telehealth examination of hip ailments.
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