Get relief from joint pain: Bulk-billed treatments at Quantum Medical Imaging

The Nambour Quantum Medical Imaging team includes Kylie Burton, Leigh Sparkes, Dave Doddridge, Leisa Steffler and Shelly Simpson.

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Does joint pain interfere with your daily activities, stop you from exercising or interrupt your sleep? Are you planning a holiday or overseas trip?

In normal joints, cartilage protects the ends of our bones. As we age, our joint cartilage can wear out. Worn-out joint cartilage results in increased pain and reduced ability to do what we used to do.

The team of specialist Radiologists, technicians and administrative staff at Quantum Medical Imaging understands how debilitating chronic joint pain can be. They are focused on providing high-quality, accessible and affordable healthcare to the Sunshine Coast community.

Quantum Medical Imaging is locally owned and operated, with four clinics in Coolum, Nambour, Noosa and Tewantin. Quantum Medical Imaging Coolum opened recently on Greenoaks Drive, near Woolworths on South Coolum Road. Quantum Medical Imaging Nambour is located in Ann Street, opposite Nambour Plaza in the heart of Nambour.

Following a referral from your GP or Specialist, Quantum Medical Imaging can diagnose worn-out joint cartilage using state-of-the-art CT, X-ray or ultrasound. Quantum Medical Imaging bulk bills these scans, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Treatments for worn-out joint cartilage include strengthening the muscles around your joints, taking pain medication, steroid injections into your joints, or joint replacement surgery.

A newer treatment for worn-out joint cartilage is Hyaluronic acid joint injections. Hyaluronic acid joint injections can increase joint lubrication and reduce inflammation and pain in up to 80% of patients with worn-out joint cartilage. Hyaluronic acid injections may relieve joint pain for six months or more.

Following a referral from your GP or Specialist, Quantum Medical Imaging bulk bills hyaluronic acid joint injections, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost to you.

• For more information and to book an appointment, call Quantum Medical Imaging Coolum on (07) 5391 4966, or Quantum Medical Imaging Nambour on (07) 5370 2088.