Used worldwide to treat benign conditions
Low to intermediate doses of radiation therapy been used worldwide to treat benign conditions for more than 100 years and its use is widespread in Germany.
Numerous recent studies have shown pain relief and improvement of mobility with LDRT for joints affected by osteoarthritis.
Additional conditions have also shown improvement after treatment with LDRT including plantar fasciitis, Dupuytren’s contracture, Ledderhose disease and other inflammatory conditions.
Many journals have also published compelling findings on the use of LDRT, showing it is cost effective with minimal side effects:
Low-dose radiation treatment for painful plantar enthesophyte: a highly effective therapy with little side effects
The Use of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy in Osteoarthritis: A Review
Low-dose radiotherapy of osteoarthritis: from biological findings to clinical effects—challenges for future studies