Experience of Using Telehealth for Foot and Ankle Examination During The SARS-COV-2 Crisis

Foot Ankle Spec. 2021 Oct;14(5):453-457. doi: 10.1177/19386400211009359. Epub 2021 Jun 18.

Abstract

The era of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) is rapidly evolving. To comply to the guidelines for social distancing and reducing travel to prevent the spread of disease, many centers made rapid adjustments to conduct follow-up appointments through telehealth mediums. We explore our center's adaptation to the pandemic, reflecting on how we formulated telehealth clinics for our patients. We share our experience, discuss the challenges encountered, the feedback received, as well as consider the future role of telehealth in everyday orthopaedic practice.Levels of Evidence: Level V.

Keywords: SARS-COV-2; foot and ankle examination; pandemic; telehealth.

MeSH terms

  • Ankle*
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Comorbidity
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures*
  • Foot Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Foot Diseases / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Orthopedics / methods*
  • Pandemics*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Telemedicine / methods*