Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) as an innovative, non-invasive option for benign diseases.
Benign Disease Indications for Low Dose Radiation Therapy:
Osteoarthritis
When to consider radiation therapy
- Painful OA of the knee, hip, hand, ankle, or other joints
- Non-surgical candidates or those with refractory pain to conservative treatments
Dupuytren’s Contracture
When to consider radiation therapy
- Early on in the disease process
- Disease is progressing over 6-12 months
- Before contracture is greater than 20 degrees
Ledderhose Disease (Plantar Fibromatosis)
When to consider radiation therapy
- Painful plantar nodules with evidence of progression
- Early disease (without contracture or ulceration)
Plantar Fasciitis
When to consider radiation therapy
- Chronic PF>3 months
- Failure of conservative treatments (orthotics, stretching, injections)
Sialorrhea
When to consider radiation therapy
- Failure of medications and injections