Physical activity after COVID-19
Cosmetic, non-invasive treatments for the skin, especially the face and neck, are increasing exponentially throughout the world. Australia is no exception. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Use of lasers in vascular lesions
Cosmetic, non-invasive treatments for the skin, especially the face and neck, are increasing exponentially throughout the world. Australia is no exception. Read More...
Breast imaging – a practical approach
A 54-year-old woman presents with a palpable abnormality in the right breast. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer. A palpable lump is present in the right breast at the 5 o’clock retroareolar position. There are no skin changes, nipple discharge or palpable axillary nodes. Read More...
Management of first-time shoulder dislocations
The glenohumeral joint is the most frequently dislocated joint and usually occurs following an injury such as a fall or in a collision during sports including AFL, basketball or rugby. The direction of dislocation is usually anterior and most will self-reduce, but it is estimated 30-40% require a formal reduction. Read More...
Colorectal Cancer – role of radiation therapy
In rectal cancer management, the main application of radiotherapy (RT) is in the neoadjuvant setting in Stage III (T3-4, node positive) and selected Stage II cancers. Read More...
ACL Rehab – is it all in your head?
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury presents short and long-term challenges to the patient and the health system. Read More...
Sickle Cell Disease: the ‘diabetes of haematology’
In 1993, we had one paediatric patient with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at PMH. We now have 55 patients under age 17. That may not sound like many, but this is a chronic disease with many challenges facing the patients, their families and the staff caring for them through their lifetime. Read More...
Total knee replacement – better outcomes
Patients should now expect a better range of motion, function and survivorship of their knee replacement. A combination of better implants, improved surgical technique and optimised pain management and rehabilitation have resulted in these better outcomes. Read More...