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ReviewCureus2025

The Rise of Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Trauma Follow-Up Care and Its Long-Term Outcomes: A Narrative Review.

Ahmed Mohamed, Alaa Elasad, Usman Fuad, Ioannis P Pengas, Mohamed Abdelazim

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ahmed MohamedTrauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, GBR.
Alaa ElasadGeneral Practice, Zagazig University, Zagazig, EGY.
Usman FuadTrauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, GBR.
Ioannis P PengasTrauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, GBR.
Mohamed AbdelazimInternal Medicine, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, GBR.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Telemedicine has rapidly transformed healthcare delivery, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated its use across nearly all medical specialties. Virtual consultations have become an integral part of patient follow-up and management in orthopedic trauma care. This review explores the evolution and current applications of telemedicine in orthopaedic trauma, highlighting its implementation and patient and clinician responses. We examine evidence comparing virtual and in-person care in terms of clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. This review also discusses the common barriers to adoption, practical solutions, and strategies that promote successful integration. Finally, we consider the long-term sustainability of telemedicine platforms and outline future directions for virtual orthopaedic trauma services. Together, these insights aim to guide ongoing efforts to optimize patient care delivery in the digital era.

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orthopaedic traumaremote patient monitoringtelemedicinevirtual consultationvirtual fracture clinic

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PMID41458637
PMCPMC12743164

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