Vision and Mission

About

Eastwood Upper Limb Institute

Purpose and Mission

Eastwood Upper Limb Institute (EULI)

To promote the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of diseases in the human body’s musculoskeletal system, particularly arthritis, osteoporosis, inflammatory conditions  and other degenerative bone diseases, deformities and injuries. This principal objective will be pursued by focusing on two key areas that can drive change - research and           

Assist, promote and oversee research regarding orthopaedic medicine and surgery, in order to identify improvements to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control, of orthopaedic diseases, deformities and injuries

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Educate and inform the medical profession and the general public, about the latest developments in orthopaedic medicine and surgery, to further promote the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control of orthopaedic diseases, deformities and injuries and provide funding in support of this education; and

Raise awareness about evidence-based best practice for orthopaedic diseases, including the outcomes of scientifically-supported surgeries; and the outcomes of conditions left untreated, that may lead to degenerative diseases, infections, tumours and developmental disorders.

Objectives

Eastwood Research Institute’s object is to pursue the advancement of health and promote the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of diseases in the human body’s musculoskeletal system including osteoarthritis and other degenerative bone diseases, deformities and injuries.

In carrying out its objectives, Eastwood Research Institute will:

  • Undertake research into the prevention, treatment and outcomes of musculoskeletal diseases in patients undergoing conservative and operative management
  • Fund, undertake, assist with, promote and/or oversee research regarding orthopaedic medicine and surgery in order to identify improvements to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention and control of orthopaedic diseases, deformities and injuries
  • Develop treatments, technology and equipment to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention and control of orthopaedic diseases, deformities and injuries
  • Educate and inform the medical profession and general public regarding the latest developments in orthopaedic medicine and surgery
  • Contribute to the education of medical specialists, allied health professionals and patients.
  • Raise awareness though presentation of research outcomes regarding various surgical interventions, including, when untreated, illnesses that may lead to degenerative diseases, infections, tumours and congenital disorders
  • Do anything necessary or incidental to carry out the Institute’s objectives
  • Annually procure funding and placement for orthopaedic subspecialty Fellow(s).
  • Annually share evidence-based data / research, with the medical sector to improve joint implant technology and education.
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  • Engage with and seek opportunity to work with government organisations, educational organisations and other governing entities in the support of research and education. The Members currently have associations and ongoing affiliations with (not limited to):
    1. The University of Adelaide (UA). Several Eastwood Research Institute Members are current faculty at the University.
    2. The Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research
    3. The Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Registry (AOANJR). Dr McLean assisted in the set-up of the pilot study for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Program for Joint Replacement Surgery.
    4. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
    5. The Australian Medical Association (AMA).
    6. Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Several Eastwood Research Institute Members currently hold key positions within this public network,  including internationally-recognised positions, such as Head of Unit.
  • Promote the prevention and control of musculoskeletal disease by its undertakings in supporting research into those conditions; and by its provision of education at all levels in the health sector pyramid. Educational activities may include:
    1. Teaching (undergraduate, post-graduate higher degree, post-graduate surgical training, allied health professionals, other health care professionals, patients and their families, and the Australian community),
    2. Presentation of research outcomes locally, nationally and internationally at professional conferences, online forums, website presentations, patient education seminars and through other forms of teaching mediums.