Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections

Dr Bradley Borges is a General Practitioner and current Assistant Clinical Director at Active Health Portland. He has a special interest in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine and has been working as the Head Doctor for Portland Football Netball Cricket Club (PFNCC) since 2024.

He has done extra training in ultrasound guided procedures and offers;
- US guided CSI into shoulder, hip and knee joints as well as subacromial and trochanteric bursa.
- US guided CSI for plantar fasciitis or peroneal tendonitis.
- US guided CSI for resistant lateral epicondylitis.
- US guided CSI for thumb and finger joints (CMC/PIP/DIP) in context of OA.
- US guided aspiration of superficial ganglion cysts with injection of corticosteroid. (There is no concession rate for this procedure – see table)

If you are interested, please ask your doctor to send a standard referral (medical history and medication list) and relevant US/X-RAY report with the clinical indication to Active Health Portland (reception@activehealthportland.com.au).

Clinic Details:
- Monday fortnightly

Appointment Type
(C) = Concession
(P) = Private
Fee
Medicare Rebate
Out of Pocket
(C)
$180.00
$45.05
$134.95
(P)
$280.00
$45.05
$234.95

Other Services

Iron & Saline Infusions

We offer Iron Infusions for patients with diagnosed iron deficiency and saline infusions for women in pregnancy with severe nausea and vomiting.

Skin Checks

Need some spots looked at?
Dr Cameron runs a skin check clinic every Friday afternoon. You can book in directly with reception.

Other Services

We offer many more services!
Diabetic Foot Checks
Spirometry
Q Fever Vaccination
Ear Microsuction

Cardiac & Sleep Studies

Heart issues or blood pressure?
Daytime fatigue or poor sleep?

We provide echocardiograms, 24hr BP monitoring, holter monitoring and home sleep studies via our portable devices.

Physiotherapy & Group Exercise Classes

We have a dedicated physiotherapy team that works in our purpose built rooms and gym. We also have dedicated classes that may suit your needs.

Travel Medicine

Our clinic is an approved yellow fever vaccination centre and can provide travel advice according to your destination.

Mothers & Babies Care

Dr Carrington is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, specialising in breastfeeding medicine, sleep difficulties, perinatal mental health and unsettled babies.

Counselling

We have a visiting mental health service upstairs!
Carolyn Price provides counselling 1 day a week to ongoing Active Health patients.

At Active Health Portland, we’re committed to delivering friendly, professional healthcare to our local community. Our team focuses on preventative care, helping you stay healthy, informed, and supported at every stage of life.
  • 148-150 Percy Street, Portland VIC 3305
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Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed