Outcome Of High Tibial Osteotomy For Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis Of The Knee: A Long-term Follow-up
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$65,070.00
Summary
In the young, active person, medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee is a difficult problem to manage. Surgical options, such as total knee replacement, are often unsuccessful, due to functional restrictions and the need for revision surgery. An alternative is to extend the life of the arthritic knee by moving the primary weight-bearing surface to the other compartment (laterally), in an operation known as a high tibial osteotomy. This research looks at the outcome of this procedure.
Increasing Demand For Emergency Patient Services: Underlying Drivers, Implications And Potential Solutions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$91,573.00
Summary
The most important issue facing health policy makers in developed countries is increasing demand for emergency patient services. This research proposal will inform policy makers by identifying and analysing the drivers underlying the increased demand for emergency pre-hospital and hospital services, with a view to developing and evaluating potential solutions.