[Video consultation in an orthopedic trauma surgery outpatient clinic : Effective adjunctive interventions in lockdown and post-lockdown scenarios-a prospective pilot study].

In 40% of the patients a definite decision could be made by the initial video-based consultation alone. On the other hand, 47% of the patients needed in-person follow-up for a clinical examination. Thus, video consultation is a very useful measure to manage patient volume and visibly support direct doctor-patient contact.