When I started in nuclear medicine it was often cynically stated by other physicians that nuclear medicine was “unclear” medicine. Unfortunately like so many jokes this one had more truth than I was comfortable with. Nuclear medicine was great at finding the problem but not telling you what it was. We could find “hot spots” […]
Nuclear Medicine Update: Dr Iain talks about the value of SPECT-CT in bone scanning “Nuclear Medicine functional imaging is now directly combined with CT anatomical scanning to create SPECT-CT. It is the first technology to combine the power of SPECT with the precision of diagnostic multi-slice-CT. It makes it possible to pinpoint the exact location, […]
Indication Scan Comments Arthritis & joint symptoms Bone scan Helps assess distribution, activity and extent Back and neck pain Bone scan Useful in determining whether focal abnormalities are present (facet joint arthritis, fractures) or to determine the level and location of symptoms Bile leak or obstruction HIDA scan Biliary disease HIDA scan This scan detects […]
The following study was conducted in 2003 by Dr. Iain Duncan. The information is relevant to Doctors referring patients to me suffering from Carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients should note that this information is research only and technical in nature. This information should be used in consultation with your treating physician and may only be relevant in certain medical situations.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a subgroup of diagnostic ultrasound. Iain has been a pioneer in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnosis and guided injection therapy. He has performed over 50,000 therapeutic injections. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is best used to assess specific structures that are suspected to be abnormal or […]
Iain primarily practices within the framework of medical imaging in Canberra, by supervising and reporting quality ultrasound and nuclear medicine. His team can provide all the services that cover almost the entire spectrum of medical imaging, but he specialises in the services listed below. Nuclear Medicine Services Available see also nuclear medicine for dummies BONE […]
Files available to download: Myocardial Perfusion SPECT Scan Information for Patients Patient information downloads 2016 US N Range Sonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evaluating the prosthetic joint suggested workflow Injection of a trochanteric bursa under U/S guidance Diagnostic Ultrasound to Assess Musculoskeletal Diseases Overview 2012 (Comprehensive review from Ther Adv Musculoskel Dis. 2012;4(5):341-355.) […]
