Remote orthopaedic care may successfully, cost-effectively treat common conditions

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Orthopaedic care for patients living in remote areas may be managed through phone or email, allowing patients to receive treatment without traveling to a larger, urban hospital for care, according to a study presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).