The FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center in Freeport, Illinois has recently treated an arthritis patient with radiation therapy for the first time. It was the first site in the region to use the treatment modality for arthritis, despite its clinical use in other countries.
At ASTRO 2022, Drs. Richard Shaffer and Michael Heinrich Seegenschmiedt shared a poster on the use radiotherapy for Duyputren’s Disease following interventions such as needle fasciotomy, collagenase injection and limited open fasciectomy. See their findings in the full poster below.
Low dose radiotherapy is a minimally used treatment modality for osteoarthritis in the United States, despite its use in other countries. Recent studies conducted outside of the US have shown radiotherapy to provide patients with long-term pain relief and improved mobility. Researchers from the Vanderbilt
In this webinar done by GenesisCare UK, Dr. Richard Shaffer overviews radiation therapy as a treatment modality, specifically in the use of treating Plantar Fasciitis.
Alexandra noticed a hard lump developing on her left palm. She did her best to continue her daily life, but as the lump steadily worsened, she found it increasingly difficult to grip her bicycle’s handlebars or hold a dog lead. The lump was diagnosed as
In this video, Dr. Rei Ogawa provides an overview of radiation therapy for keloids and of real cases he has treated using radiation therapy. This presentation was part of the 2021 clinical symposia, Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions, hosted by Xstrahl.
What is Dupuytren’s contracture? Dupuytren’s contracture is a benign skin condition that first presents as bumps or nodules under the skin of the palm, which start to take on a dimpled appearance. These nodules or bumps can be seen and felt and are sometimes sensitive
