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Elbow Evaluation Via Telephone and Video Visit.
Rock P Vomer1,2, David Carfagno3, Adam Lewno4
1Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Campus, Jacksonville, USA.
Cureus
|July 3, 2023
Summary
This study provides a structured guide for remote elbow examinations using telemedicine. It outlines key questions and video techniques to efficiently diagnose elbow conditions, improving patient access to care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Telemedicine
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Elbow conditions are frequent in outpatient clinics.
- Telemedicine offers efficient remote assessment of elbow complaints, saving patient time and effort.
- Developing protocols for remote elbow evaluation is crucial in the modern healthcare landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline questions, responses, and video examination techniques for telemedicine elbow evaluations.
- To provide a structured guide for remote assessment of elbow conditions.
Main Methods:
- A step-by-step pathway was developed for telehealth elbow examinations.
- The study created tables of questions, answers, and instructions for physicians.
- A glossary of descriptive images for examination maneuvers was included.
Main Results:
- A structured pathway aids physicians in conducting thorough telehealth elbow examinations.
- Tables provide guidance on questions and answers for remote elbow assessment.
- Visual aids demonstrate examination maneuvers for virtual consultation.
Conclusions:
- This article offers a structured approach to telemedicine elbow examinations.
- It facilitates efficient extraction of clinically relevant information remotely.
- The guide supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for elbow conditions via telehealth.
