A Drug-Free Option for Lasting Comfort

Living with osteoarthritis can be frustrating — especially when medications, injections, or other treatments don’t provide enough relief. Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) is a safe, noninvasive, drug-free treatment that helps reduce pain and inflammation, so you can move more freely and get back to the life you love.

What Is Low-Dose Radiation Therapy?

LDRT uses very small, carefully targeted doses of radiation to calm inflammation in arthritic joints. Unlike high-dose radiation used in cancer treatments, LDRT is designed specifically for patients with osteoarthritis, offering pain relief without medication or surgery.

How LDRT Can Benefit You

Patients who choose LDRT may experience:

• Drug-free pain relief without relying on long-term medications
• Less inflammation and stiffness in affected joints
• Improved mobility and daily function
• A non-surgical, painless treatment with no downtime

Because it’s both noninvasive and medication-free, LDRT is an excellent choice for patients seeking a natural, low-impact approach to managing arthritis pain.

Who Is LDRT For?

This treatment may be right for you if:

• You have chronic osteoarthritis pain that hasn’t improved with standard care
• You want a drug-free alternative to long-term pain medication
• You’re not ready or eligible for surgery
• You’re looking for a gentle, effective option that fits into your life

Why Patients Choose Us

• Experienced specialists using proven techniques
• Compassionate care with your comfort and goals in mind
• Personalized treatment plans designed to maximize your relief

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

You don’t have to live with constant arthritis pain. With Low-Dose Radiation Therapy, patients are finding freedom from pain — without drugs or surgery.

If you’re interested in learning more, talk with your primary care physician to see if LDRT may be the right option for you. Together, you can decide on the next steps toward better mobility and a more comfortable life.

If you are a referring physician and interested in learning more about this treatment option for your patients, contact Len Hurst, Director of Radiation Oncology, at 828-326-3856.

Links & Resources

• Low-dose RT effective for treating knee osteoarthritis
• Low-dose Radiation Therapy for Arthritis
• The Use of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy in Osteoarthritis: A Review
• Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Reemerging for Osteoarthritis
• Low-dose radiation therapy offers substantial relief to people with painful knee osteoarthritis
• LDRT for Osteoarthritis
• New hope for osteoarthritis: Upstate offers gentle radiation therapy
• Low-Dose Radiation Therapy: An Innovative Treatment for Osteoarthritis