Shoulder Research Project
Background Preoperative muscle fatty infiltration has been reported as a strong predictor of early structural failure after a rotator cuff repair however it is not routinely assessed throughout the full volumes of each rotator cuff muscle. Hence, its predictive role for rotator cuff repair outcomes, as well as its associations with pain, strength and function are yet to be established with confidence. Study details This study seeks to investigate the relationship between preoperative fatty infiltration measured on a 3D volumetric T1 VIBE Dixon sequence capturing the entire length of the scapula and retear rates after a primary rotator cuff repair. Furthermore, this study seeks to compare functional, pain and strength outcomes between differing degrees of rotator cuff fatty infiltration. Additional MR shoulder sequence The T1 VIBE Dixon is an advanced volumetric MR scan with fat suppression that allows for fat quantification validated against histological gold standards.
Radiology reports will not comment on the additional sequence as it is a supplementary anatomical scan, unable to demonstrate incidental pathological findings. Therefore, this scan will not change the clinical decisions and care pathway. We encourage general practitioners who suspect a full-thickness rotator cuff tear to request include a T1 VIBE Dixon sequence of the shoulder as part of their initial MRI investigations prior to referral to the Royal North Shore Hospital orthopaedic clinic. Participating radiology clinics–Castlereagh Imaging St Leonards and North Shore Radiology Nuclear Medicine– will include the sequence at no additional cost.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) begins 1 July 2025 – Register Educational Webinar to be held June 11
The new NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose computed tomography scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. It aims to find lung cancer early and reduce deaths from lung cancer. Screening services will begin for eligible people from July 2025. NSLHD and Sydney North Health Network PHN are committed to supporting GPs to effectively utilise this program. As such, a joint online webinar will be held on Wednesday June 11 from 7–8:30pm.
This webinar will include information on the details of the screening program, what GP practices can do in preparation, as well as input from local specialists on referral process for positive findings, including incidental findings. Please use this link to register your attendance Webinar Registration–Zoom. Educational resources will also be available from Lung Foundation Australia, as well as through the Australian Government National Lung Cancer Screening Program website.
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