Role of mobile multimedia messaging service (MMS) in trauma and orthopaedic telediagnosis

Introduction Mobile Multi Media Messaging Service (MMS) is globally available for sending pictures over public mobile phone networks. Use of this technology in different fields of medicine so far has been limited because of the low resolution of capturing camera and small size of mobile phone displays. Use of this service can improve patient care as waiting times would be reduced for a final management decision in Emergency Room, making instant decision by junior doctors in getting senior advice regarding admission or discharge. This can be particularly helpful where senior advice is not available on site e.g. non-resident on call, split sites, busy in theatres or clinics. It can also be very helpful in transferring images internationally for expert opinion.