For those treating osteoarthritis with LDRT, is there any concern of adverse effects or decreased efficacy in patients with osteoporosis?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I’m not aware of any data specifically looking at the efficacy of LDRT for OA in patients with osteoporosis. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of LDRT should not be altered by the bone thickness/quality, but repetitive “injury” contributing to OA may be different if the cause is rela...
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Radiation Oncologist at Mallory Radiotherapy, PLLC Yes, I regularly receive referrals from ortho, rhe...
Thanks for answering this, @Austin N. Kirschner. W...
The study by Mahler et al., PMID 30366945, has a f...
Personally, I have seen mixed results. While it do...
Yes, I regularly receive referrals from ortho, rhe...