Radiotherapy for ostheoarticular degenerative disorders: when nothing else works

Abstract OBJECTIVES Expose results in terms of pain and functionality, using low-dose radiotherapy in osteOarticular degenerative disorders (OADD). Review of the evidence. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients with OADD refractory to other treatments, receive 6Gy in 6 fractions of 1 Gy, each other day, repeating the scheme if necessary. Evaluation based on Visual Analogic Scale, analgesia intake and VonPannewitz score. RESULTS Results observed in our series of patients treated with low doses of radiotherapy are similar to those previously published and reinforce the consideration of radiotherapy as a useful option for degenerative musculoskeletal disorders. CONCLUSION Low dose radiotherapy seems to be a good alternative for aged patients suffering from OADD.