ArticleWorld neurosurgery2021
The Telehealth Spine Physical Examination: A Practical Approach Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- To Zoom or not to Zoom? A retrospective comparative study to assess the validity of video versus face-to-face consultations and examinations for diagnosing lower back pain in Wales.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
- Feasibility and effectiveness of telehealth in the management of cervicothoracic and lumbar pain during the first six months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: A case series.Interventional pain medicine · 2023Article
- Comparison of Endocrinologists' Physical Examination Documentation for In-person vs Video Telehealth Diabetes Visits.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2023Article
- Feasibility Using Telehealth for Planning Use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in a Sports Medicine Clinic.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Reflections on the future of telemedicine and virtual spinal clinics in the post COVID-19 era.Brain & spine · 2022Article
- The Telemedicine-Based Pediatric Examination of the Back and Lower Limbs: A Narrative Review.Journal of pain research · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the use of telehealth visits across the country to minimize in-person visits and to limit the spread of COVID-19. To date, no standards or outlines for telehealth spine examinations have been detailed and many surgeons simply defer the physical examination when performing telehealth visits. Nevertheless, just as physical examination of the spine is an integral part of live clinical encounters, appropriately modified physical examinations should also be part of virtual visits.
methodsIn this study we provide our methodology for guiding providers and patients in efficiently performing telehealth spine examinations.
resultsThe study details steps for efficiently performing a physical examination in the telehealth setting. Our written suggestions are supplemented with photographs and video recordings to help streamline the virtual examination.
conclusionsAn effective and efficient spine physical examination can be performed during telehealth visits. Future directions include verifying the findings from our virtual physical examination with in-person examinations.
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