If you’re living with joint pain from osteoarthritis and haven’t found lasting relief through medications, physical therapy, or injections, you’re not alone. For many patients, managing osteoarthritis becomes more difficult over time, especially when other health conditions make common treatments less effective or more risky.
That’s why CAMC Radiation Oncology is now offering a new approach: Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT).
This gentle, non-invasive treatment delivers a low amount of radiation directly to the affected joint. It helps calm inflammation and reduce chronic pain. While LDRT has been used safely in Europe for decades, it’s still relatively new in the U.S., and is now available to patients right here in our community.
LDRT may be a great option if you:
- Are over 50 and experiencing persistent joint pain
- Can’t tolerate medications like NSAIDs
- Aren’t ready for surgery or want to delay joint replacement
- Want a safe, outpatient option with no recovery time
Treatment typically involves just a few quick sessions over a couple of weeks, and most patients report feeling relief within a month.
If you think Low-Dose Radiation Therapy might be right for you or a loved one, talk to your doctor about a referral or visit our Osteoarthritis treatment page to learn more.