Definition
Remote clinical consultation conducted via video call, phone, or other digital communication platforms. In limb lengthening, telehealth is commonly used during the consolidation phase for patients who have returned home and are being followed remotely by the surgical team.
Aliases
telemedicine
Updated
Sources
- Fahey E et al. - Telemedicine in Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current EvidenceOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
- Buvik A et al. - Patient reported outcomes with remote orthopaedic consultations by telemedicine: a randomised controlled trialOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
- Haider Z et al. - Telemedicine in orthopaedics during COVID-19 and beyond: A systematic reviewOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
Informational only. Not medical advice.