Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital's Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Helps Patients Get Rid of Joint Inflammation Pain
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Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital reported a case where Ms. Chen, suffering from chronic left shoulder joint pain, found significant relief through low-dose radiation therapy after other treatments failed. The therapy, which uses low-dose radiation to suppress inflammatory cytokines, is safe and effective, with 60-90% of chronic pain patients experiencing substantial relief. It is recommended for patients with long-term joint pain to consult the Department of Radiation Oncology for evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What conditions can low-dose radiation therapy effectively treat?
- A: It is effective for chronic joint inflammation and musculoskeletal pain when other conservative treatments (such as hyaluronic acid, glucose, steroid, or PRP injections) have not been successful.
- Q: How safe is low-dose radiation therapy?
- A: The treatment dosage is safe, and the total dose is very low, less than 1/20 of conventional cancer radiation therapy, indicating a low risk of side effects.