Does your practice currently use low-dose radiation in the treatment of osteoarthritis?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Palliation • Rheumatology • Osteoarthritis

In patients with bone metastases and osteoarthritis, if it is unclear if the pain is from cancer or OA, how do you decide on the radiation dose/fractionation?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Yes, we do. There is a long and storied history of utilizing LD-RT for benign inflammatory conditions in Germany. Much of the literature comes from there. I have had great success and truly believe it is a valuable tool to add to our toolbox. Pearls: At this time, I am limiting treatment to os...

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Radiation Oncologist at X-Ray Medical Group Radiation Oncology (XRO)
Thanks @Simul! I listened to the podcast when it f...

Radiation Oncologist at Mon Health
Thank you, this was very helpful.

Radiation Oncologist at Providence Health, St. Joseph Hospital
I would be interested in hearing the rationale beh...

Radiation Oncologist at Lake Huron Medical Center
Well, as you know, many people don't offer palliat...

Radiation Oncologist at Northern Nevada Radiation Oncology
I voted, "other" as we have an open clinical trial...

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