Patients report high satisfaction with hand-care video visits. Broader telehealth and musculoskeletal rehabilitation studies also show advantages in attendance and cost. Here are four findings worth knowing.
Published research, not results measured by DMT. Hand-care study · Attendance review · Cost review · Functional-outcomes trial
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Four published findings give referring clinicians concrete reasons to consider virtual care when it's a good clinical fit.
In a prospective study of 100 patients using video consultations for hand problems or early postoperative follow-up, 95 reported being satisfied or very satisfied.
View the hand-care studyA 2025 meta-analysis of 45 retrospective studies found lower odds of nonattendance with telehealth appointments than with in-person visits (pooled odds ratio 0.61). Results varied substantially across studies.
View the attendance meta-analysisA pooled analysis of three musculoskeletal rehabilitation economic studies found average associated costs were $89.55 lower per participant with telerehabilitation.
View the cost-effectiveness reviewA randomized trial after thumb CMC arthroplasty demonstrated noninferiority of video-guided home exercises versus in-person hand therapy for the measured upper-extremity functional outcomes (PROMIS UE) at both follow-ups.
View the functional-outcomes trialSuitability requires individual clinical judgment.
Remote visits should not displace clinically necessary in-person services.
This is not an active referral service. If patient care becomes available again, we will publish the accepted referral method, eligibility criteria, location/licensure requirements and instructions for secure clinical communication here.
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If a patient needs care that can't be delivered remotely, I support referring them to an appropriate in-person clinician. I'd rather help people find the right care than try to make every case fit virtual therapy. Any future referral relationships will respect patient choice and established clinical relationships.
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