Stay up to date with what’s happening at RADIUS Imaging. We are proudly locally owned and operated and actively support our staff in maintaining and expanding their skills through training, conferences, and the latest imaging technologies. We also engage with the wider Geelong community through event support and participation, reflecting our commitment to health, education, and wellbeing. This ensures we continue to provide the highest quality services to our patients and referring clinicians.
Posted April 4, 2017
An injury of the MCL is one of the most common ligamentous injuries of the knee. MCL injuries are graded 1-3, with grade 1 consisting of edema next to the MCL, Grade 2 with abnormal signal within the tendon, and Grade 3 with disruption of the tendon. Most disruptions occur at the proximal end (femoral avulsion) or mid-portion of the MCL. The vast majority […]
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Posted April 4, 2017
One of the most common finger injuries is a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb at the metacarpal phalangeal joint. In the distant past, this was referred to as gamekeeper’s thumb. This was described in Scottish gamekeepers due to a repetitive injury of the ulnar collateral ligament by the gamekeepers placing stress across the MCP joint while breaking the necks of […]
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Posted March 22, 2017
Glenoid dysplasia is a developmental anomaly of the scapula that results in bony deficiency of the posteroinferior glenoid. The normal glenoid labrum is shaped like a wine glass, with the bony margin extending to both edges. In glenoid dysplasia (also called glenoid hypoplasia or posterior glenoid rim deficiency) there is hypoplasia of the posterior bony glenoid. Since the bone is deficient posteriorly, there is […]
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Posted March 17, 2017
Recent media publications have outlined possible dangers of MRI contrast injections containing gadolinium and it’s potential for deposits in the human body. At Radius we use a macrocyclic contrast agent, a type which is deemed safe due to a stable chemical makeup which results in less likelihood of gadolinium being released and deposited in tissues. More information can be found here: http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/news_and_events/news/2017/03/news_detail_002708.jsp&mid=WC0b01ac058004d5c1 MRI FAQs Do I […]
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Posted August 20, 2016
In August Radius installed a brand new digital x-ray machine to provide specialised dental images to look at the teeth, jaw and sinuses. They may be used to assess: Missing, crowded or abnormal teeth Orthodontic treatment Temporomandicular joints (TMJs) OPGs (orthopantomograms) and cephalograms are now able to be performed using this machine, which takes a panoramic picture used to determine the position and relationship […]
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Posted June 8, 2016
RADIUS Imaging hosted a series of CPR for General Practice training sessions during May and June, reinforcing its commitment to patient safety and high-quality healthcare practices across the region. The sessions provided local General Practice staff with the opportunity to refresh and strengthen their knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) and emergency response procedures. The training focused on improving confidence in managing critical situations…
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Posted May 30, 2016
May was a huge milestone for Radius as we celebrated our 1st Birthday! Celebrations took place at Quban in Geelong (featuring medical imaging themed cocktails such as ‘Game of Bones’, ‘Breaking Rad’ and ‘Take a Pitcher’). The night was an opportunity to thank all those who have been involved in the startup and growth of the business over the past 12 months.
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Posted May 25, 2016
Following on from the feedback and success of our recent survey, Radius hosted a Communication Strategies workshop in May. This was offered to all practice staff as an opportunity for continuing professional development. The workshop was presented by Jen Flakemore from Establish Practice Support, an experienced practice manager with over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. Jen’s session covered effective communication strategies to […]
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Posted April 20, 2016
In April Radius hosted two education seminar evenings for podiatrists and physiotherapists. The topics presented by radiologist Dr Ian Revfem and sonographer Stephen Bird were: Dynamic Ultrasound in Diagnosis Image Guided Nerve Blocks Anterior Hip and Groin Pain – Ultrasound vs MRI Stephen is a passionate and experienced educator who made his second visit to Radius from interstate to share his expertise in vascular, small […]
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Posted March 9, 2016
Radius’ Clinical Director Dr Ian Revfem presented to WVPHNs Family Friendly Group regarding imaging clinical decision rules to support appropriate referrals. The ‘Choosing Wisely’ campaign urges clinicians to perform less unnecessary scans in order to decrease the potential harm to patients and to target healthcare resources more efficiently based on recommendations by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).
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