Patient satisfaction in virtual upper-limb orthopaedic clinics: a retrospective review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic halted elective orthopaedic surgeries, necessitating alternative consultation methods. Virtual consultations emerged as a solution to manage elective waiting lists for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, stenosing tenosynovitis and Dupuytren's contractures. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and patient satisfaction of virtual consultations in an upper-limb orthopaedic clinic.

Local problem

Elective waiting lists for conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, stenosing tenosynovitis and Dupuytren's contractures increased significantly, requiring alternative consultation methods.

Methods

The Virtual Upper-Limb Clinic was composed of a virtual consultation, which included a focused history and examination. If there is

SUBMITTER: van Heerden X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883527 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature