Conclusion
Whilst in-clinic podiatry consultations are widely regarded as the
preferred method of care, the incorporation of podiatric telemedicine
can serve as a complementary strategy to traditional podiatric
consultations by facilitating the timely identification of patients who
may require urgent interventions. The integration of telemedicine into
podiatry practice has the potential to provide additional benefits to
current services and improve patient autonomy. However, the potential
advantages of podiatric telemedicine can only be realized if the known
constraints are recognized and addressed beforehand. Further work is
being undertaken by the authors to establish evidence-based telemedicine
guidelines for foot and ankle management in a primary care setting. Once
established these will be piloted for further evaluation and
implementation.