Does your practice currently use low-dose radiation in the treatment of 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 Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC
That has been the double-edged sword, as success a...

Radiation Oncologist at Maryland Oncology Hematology
Thank you! Do you get X-rays to get the Kellgren-L...

Radiation Oncologist at Minnesota Radiation Oncology
I’m also wondering about LDRT for knee pain ...

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