To map existing research on video-based musculoskeletal examination of the foot and ankle and describe the examination procedures reported in the literature.
Approach:
Review Methodology: The review followed established guidance by Arksey and O’Malley and the Joanna Briggs Institute, with searches conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.
Article Selection: Article screening and selection were performed independently by two authors, including only peer-reviewed articles.
Key Findings:
1,018 records were identified, with 15 articles ultimately included after screening.
Study designs varied from commentary articles to randomized controlled trials, with most studies published between 2019 and 2024.
Nine articles described procedures for conducting video-based examinations, ranging from individual components to full examinations.
Interpretation:
The literature on video-based musculoskeletal examination of the foot and ankle is heterogeneous in study design and procedural detail.
Limitations:
Limited descriptions of standardized examination procedures.
Insufficient evidence regarding which patient groups are most appropriate for video-based assessment.
Conclusion:
The literature demonstrates heterogeneity in study design and procedural detail regarding video-based musculoskeletal examination of the foot and ankle.
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