Evaluation of the Feasibility of a Telemedical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis - Early Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Max JaenischHendrik KohlhofAmadeo TouetMichael KehrerDavide CucchiChristof BurgerDieter Christian WirtzKristian WelleKoroush Kabir

Published in: Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie (2020)

A telemedical examination of the hip joint and pelvis can be performed with certain limitations. Patient-specific factors such as age, BMI, and extent of comorbidities appear to have a relevant impact on validity and execution of the examination. Patients with multiple comorbidities (ASA 3 and above), advanced age (> 75 years) or obesity (BMI > 30) should, whenever possible, be examined in a conventional outpatient setting.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
total hip arthroplasty
insulin resistance
physical activity
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
high fat diet induced