Information links for patients and practitioners

The following pdf files/booklets are free to download for your personal use: About Myocardial (heart) scans Ankle Anatomy Elbow Anatomy Hip Anatomy Knee Anatomy Shoulder Anatomy Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s elbow) Achilles Tendinopathy Plantar fasciitis Morton’s Neuroma and intermetatarsal bursitis Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Posterior tibial tendon problems (progressive flat feet). Peroneal tendon problems […]

Tendinopathy

WHAT IS TENDINOPATHY? Tendinopathy is a term used for painful conditions occurring in and around tendons in response to injury and/or overuse and ageing. The natural course of symptoms is variable but most ultimately resolve (even if the tendon appearance on scans does not). Generally the length of symptoms varies according to age and severity.  […]

Frequently asked questions

We have compiled some links may be helpful if you have been referred for a scan. What is Diagnostic Imaging? What is nuclear medicine?  This is quick summary What is nuclear medicine?  This is the more comprehensive answer from Wikipedia How safe is nuclear medicine? What is diagnostic ultrasound? Consumer Information about Diagnostic Imaging What is a Myocardial Perfusion […]

Services Available

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 […]

Publications and Research Summary

Publications Duncan IJS, Tymms KE, & Carney G: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hereditary Angioedema. J Rheumatol 1988;15:700-702. Duncan IJS, Hurst NP, Disney A, Sebben R,& Milazzo S: Is Chronic Renal Failure a risk factor for the development of Erosive Osteoarthritis? Annals Rheum Dis 1989; 48:183-187. Mitchell David, Duncan Iain , Brook Andrew, Collignon Peter. Streptococcus faecalis […]