Articles and Patient Guides
Everything on this site about low-dose radiation therapy for arthritis: by joint, by question, and by topic.
Newest Articles
Can LDRT Cause Cancer? The Radiation Risk, Explained
A small risk in theory, and tiny in practice, according to the doses and decades of patient data.
LDRT vs. Hip Replacement: Which Is Right for You?
How the two options honestly compare: what replacement fixes, what LDRT can and can't do, and who each fits best.
Can LDRT Treat More Than One Joint?
Yes. Both knees or several joints can be treated in one course. Each joint gets its own plan and dose.
LDRT for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
Almost no research has been published on LDRT for the SI joint. Here is what the evidence says, and where it runs out.
By Joint and Condition
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
What LDRT involves for knee arthritis and what the evidence shows.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis
How the evidence and treatment approach apply to the hip.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Shoulder Osteoarthritis
What the evidence actually shows for the shoulder.
LDRT for Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis
Using LDRT for finger and thumb-base joints.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Ankle Osteoarthritis
What LDRT offers for ankle arthritis.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
LDRT for persistent heel pain from plantar fasciitis.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Bursitis
When bursitis does not settle and LDRT is discussed.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Tendonitis
What LDRT can and cannot do for tendon pain.
Comparisons and Treatment Options
Osteoarthritis Treatment Options Before Surgery
The full range of non-surgical options, in plain language.
Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery
What to consider before deciding on a knee replacement.
What to Do When Joint Injections Stop Working
Your options when cortisone shots no longer help.
Safety, Candidacy and What to Expect
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) Side Effects
The known side effects and risks, stated plainly.
Who Is a Good LDRT Candidate?
What programs generally look for before recommending LDRT.
What to Expect at Your LDRT Appointment
A walkthrough of each visit and the full course.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) Success Rates
What the published response and pain-relief rates actually show.
Cost and Coverage
Does Medicare Cover Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Arthritis?
How Medicare pays for LDRT and what you may owe.
Is LDRT Covered by Insurance?
What private plans typically cover and how to check yours.
Evidence and Background
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) Research and Evidence
The published studies behind LDRT for arthritis, summarized honestly.
ARS Guideline for Low-Dose Radiation Therapy
What the American Radium Society's 2026 guidance says.
Osteoarthritis Basics: Causes and Symptoms
How arthritis develops and how it is diagnosed.
LDRT for Arthritis
The overview hub: how the treatment works and who it suits.
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) FAQ: Cost and Safety
Short answers to the questions patients ask most.
What to Do Next
What Is LDRT?
How the treatment works, the typical schedule, and what the evidence shows.
Am I a Candidate?
Who LDRT helps most, and the situations where it is not the right choice.
FAQ
Plain answers to the questions patients ask most.
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