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Volume 13 Issue 4 (April) 2024

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Telemedicine in Orthopedic Follow-Up: A Comparative Study in Western India
Dr. Shaival K Shah

Background: Limited data exist on the impact of telemedicine in orthopedic care, especially in India. Methodology: In this one-year prospective observational study, patients with surgically intervened upper tibial fractures opting for teleconsultation services were included. Patient satisfaction scores were assessed pre-operatively, and post-operative care schedules of 5 and 14 days were randomly assigned to telemedicine and inpatient follow-up groups. Results: A total of 50 patients participated, showing identical satisfaction ratings in both groups. The average satisfaction score was 9.77 for inpatient visits and 9.79 for telemedicine consultations (on a 10-point scale). Conclusion: Telemedicine implementation in orthopedics reduces the necessity for physical outpatient visits, with high response rates and overall patient satisfaction. Addressing telemedicine limitations requires additional efforts.

 
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