Abstract
How are fifth metatarsal fractures managed by the virtual fracture clinic?
Highlights
The technological developments within the National Health Service (NHS) provide a foundation to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction without additional costs
Out of the 270 patients that presented to the Virtual Fracture Clinic with fifth metatarsal fractures, 53.3% were basal fractures of the fifth metatarsal
This is attained by replacing the traditional clinic pathway for a virtual platform, where the consultations can occur with fewer resources and physicians. This audit has reviewed the efficiency of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) in University Hospital of South Manchester NHS foundation trust (UHSM) in managing fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal
Summary
The technological developments within the National Health Service (NHS) provide a foundation to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction without additional costs This is attained by replacing the traditional clinic pathway for a virtual platform, where the consultations can occur with fewer resources and physicians. This audit has reviewed the efficiency of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) in University Hospital of South Manchester NHS foundation trust (UHSM) in managing fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal. There are different ways to classify fractures including anatomically: base, shaft, neck and head (Figure 2) [4]; this does not guide towards a prognosis unlike the Torg Classification. A fifth metatarsal fracture is a frequent type of fracture that is not classified during assessment
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