Interest in low-dose radiotherapy to treat non-malignant conditions, including inflammatory and degenerative disorders of the joints and para-articular soft tissues, has increased substantially in recent years. The clinical efficacy is supported by a large body of evidence, but there is no consensus on the parameters for contouring the PTV. In this recording, Dr. Angel Montero from the Department of Radiation Oncology at the HM Hospitales in Madrid, describes a CT-based contouring atlas for delivering low-dose radiation in the symptomatic treatment of degenerative or inflammatory osteoarticular diseases.
Low-Dose Radiotherapy (LDRT): How does it work?
Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) is a treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) and other degenerative joint conditions, with roots tracing back over a century. Though once widespread, LDRT fell out of favor in some countries due to radiophobia and shifting medical priorities....
