Expand Non-Invasive Techniques to Treat Benign Conditions
BENEFITS OF LOW-ENERGY RADIOTHERAPY
Deliver Fast Treatments for Benign Conditions
Fast Treatments
Comfortable Treatments
Non-invasive
Orthovoltage Radiation for Benign Disease
Orthovoltage radiation therapy is an effective treatment for painful degenerative and inflammatory diseases with few side effects. Positive results of radiation therapy treatment, most of all its symptom relief, are due to many factors including better tissue perfusion, destruction of inflammation in tissue, stimulation of the immune defense cells, neutralization of the acidic tissue and, subsequently, better inflammatory response and influence over the pain fibers of the autonomous vegetative system. Conditions including Dupuytren’s, Peyronie’s Disease, inflammatory disorders, degenerative disorders, and hypertrophic disorders can be treated with radiation therapy.
Superficial Radiation to Reduce Keloid Scars
The use of radiation therapy to treat Keloids and keloid scars, non-malignant scar tissue caused by skin trauma, has been shown to significantly reduce the re-occurrence. Keloids form at the site of skin trauma. While many people simply live with keloids, radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment after keloid removal surgery is performed.
CLINICAL INDICATIONS
Learn more about expanding your care with low-energy radiation therapy in our clinical brochure.
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Xstrahl in Action
Explore how radiotherapy can be used to treat keloid scarring in this presentation by Dr. Richard Shaffer from GenesisCare.
Radiation Therapy for
Benign Hyperproliferative Diseases
Learn more about the use of X-ray therapy for Dupuytren’s contracture of the hand, Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis) and Keloid scars.
KELOID SCARS
Frequently Asked Questions
Can radiation therapy be used to treat benign conditions that are not cancer?
Yes. Orthovoltage radiation therapy is a clinically established treatment for a range of benign hyperproliferative, degenerative, and inflammatory conditions, including Dupuytren’s contracture, Ledderhose disease, Peyronie’s disease, and keloid scarring, without the risks associated with surgical intervention.
How effective is radiation therapy for preventing keloid scar recurrence?
Post-operative radiation therapy for keloids has been shown to significantly reduce recurrence rates following surgical removal. It is considered one of the most effective adjuvant treatments for keloid management, particularly for patients with a history of recurring hypertrophic scar formation.
What benign conditions can be treated with orthovoltage or superficial radiation therapy?
Orthovoltage and superficial radiation therapy are indicated for Dupuytren’s contracture, Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis), Peyronie’s disease, keloid scarring, and a range of inflammatory and degenerative disorders. Patient selection criteria is an important factor in determining suitability for radiotherapy.
How does low-energy radiation therapy relieve symptoms in benign inflammatory and degenerative diseases?
Low-dose radiation therapy reduces inflammation through improved tissue perfusion, modulation of immune defense cells, and direct influence on pain fiber signaling. These mechanisms collectively contribute to symptom relief in conditions such as Dupuytren’s contracture and plantar fibromatosis.
Can orthovoltage radiation therapy for benign conditions be delivered in an office-based clinical setting?
Yes. Xstrahl superficial and orthovoltage systems are designed for flexible deployment across hospital, clinic, and office-based environments, enabling clinicians to deliver fast, non-invasive treatments for benign conditions with minimal patient recovery time.
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