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Radiation Therapy for Advanced Osteoarthritis

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A Different Option for Treating Severe Osteoarthritis

If you're living with painful osteoarthritis, you may feel like you’ve tried it all — pain relievers, injections, physical therapy, and at-home remedies. The next step may be joint replacement. But there’s another option to consider before surgery: low-dose radiation therapy.

Proven to reduce inflammation and ease pain in 60-94% of patients, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers offers this non-invasive treatment for patients with advanced osteoarthritis.

Benefits of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis

This proven method can be used to treat nearly any joint affected by osteoarthritis.

Non-invasive and
painless

Short outpatient
treatments

Fewer side effects than long-term medication

Long-lasting relief, often more than five years

Can be a substitute for other treatments, such as pain medications or injections

Can delay or even avoid the need for surgery

Does Insurance Cover Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis?

Many insurance plans cover this proven therapy, making it a practical option for arthritis treatment. Our financial counselors will review your plan and discuss coverage with you and your insurance company. Call to find out more about your plan's benefits.

How Long Does Low-Dose Radiation Treatment Take?

Treatment for osteoarthritis typically involves six sessions over two to three weeks. Each session lasts about 10 minutes and is repeated every other day or twice a week until complete.

Is it Right For You?

This treatment is suitable for you if:

You have been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis that limits your daily life.
You are interested in exploring alternatives to other treatments, such as medications or injections.
You have not yet had irreversible joint damage that requires joint replacement.
You are too young to have a joint replacement surgery, have medical problems that may make surgery risky, or hope to delay having surgery.

Osteoarthritis is generally the result of wear and tear on the joints over time. Low-dose radiation therapy is a proven treatment for this type of arthritis and is ideal for those older than 50. However, its use for rheumatoid arthritis or other forms of arthritis is less well studied.

Low-dose radiation therapy is best used as an alternative to pain medicines and steroid injections, but before joint replacement is required. It helps by reducing inflammation, but does not restore lost tissue, so it is best used before irreversible damage has occurred.

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Meet with one of our radiation oncologists, who will help you decide if this treatment fits your needs.

Schedule a Consultation for Low-Dose Osteoarthritis Radiation Treatments

The next step is to find out if this treatment will be effective for you. Call to schedule a consultation with our radiation therapy team.