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.