Bendigo Radiology Group
Radiologist in West Wimmera

Bendigo Radiology is a non corporate partnership of Radiologists which has been providing imaging services to Central, Northern and Western Victoria for over 35 years. We have a steady group of regionally based Radiologists with a diverse range of skills who are committed to the provision of lofty quality and cordial service to rural and regional communities. We specialism in providing a consistent, quality and prompt service to all our sites no matter where the practice is situated. The Practice is fully accredited by NAFTA, and one of the first regional self-reliant practices to accomplish this. Bendigo Radiology has a team of highly trained professional staff who will ensure you are treated with dignity and respect for the duration of your visit. Along with this, our world class state of the art facilities will ensure your results are delivered to your doctor as soon as they have been reported. Bendigo Radiology supports health and well being and encourages all staff to be energetic and involved in their communities. In 2011 we commenced imaging services at Robin vale and Ararat and in 2012 at Sta well. With the arrival of the latest state of the art ultrasound system at Bendigo Radiology, we are offering the highest slick in premium ultrasound technology to patients. Premium ultrasound today demands improved clinical information from each scan, faster and more consistent exams that are easier to perform, and a higher glossy of confidence across all examinations. The Philips epic Ultrasound system uses the most potent architecture ever applied to ultrasound imaging delivering special image resolution and detail providing distinguished levels of information enabling more hopeful diagnoses for patients. It’s changing the way we perform ultrasound exams. Platelet Wealthy Plasma (PCP) injections use a component of our own blood for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries to tendons, muscles and joints by stimulating body fix mechanisms. 10ml of blood is collected from an arm vein in the same way a blood test is performed. This blood is then spun in a centrifuge for 7 minutes that separates the blood components into the three main cell types: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The injection is performed by our specialist radiologists and guided by ultrasound. Paracetamol is advised after the injection and sometimes a cold concentrate helps. If pain is stringent adequate anti inflammatory medications can be helpful but should be avoided until 48 hours behind the injection. Improvement in pain should not be expected for 36 weeks while the healing process occurs. Results from PCP injection in combination with an appropriate exercise program may be superior to each in isolation. Any significant activity should be refrained from for one week. Conventional day to day activities are allowable but deliberate exercise should be avoided for one week including running and compressed lifting. The radiologist will yield a report on the day of the injection and it will be sent to your referrer. The effects of repeated intraarticular PCP injections on clinical outcomes of premature osteoarthritis of the knee.