Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT)

Best Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) Treatment in Hyderabad | CARE Hospitals

Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) is a painless x-ray treatment modality that employs low, targeted doses of radiation to treat benign conditions. It differs from high doses of radiation, which are delivered to cure cancer by destroying benign tumoral cells. Low-Dose Radiation Therapy works by reducing inflammation in soft tissues and by inhibiting benign conditions that lead to chronic pain and tissue proliferation. Conditions treated with LDRT include, but are not limited to, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, nerve-related pains and inflammation-specific types of arthritis. The purpose of LDRT is not to eradicate a mass but to alleviate pain for a period of time by calming underlying biological reactions without causing destruction of normal tissue.

LDRT has value in present days as a completely non-invasive treatment option compared to surgical intervention and other traditional therapies, has an attainable outcome with limited side effects, and offers successful pain relief from chronic pain associated with benign conditions. In recent years, LDRT has been explored as a possible treatment for osteoarthritis (OA). LDRT has anti-inflammatory properties and is used to control cellular processes, which makes for an attractive option for treating painful inflammation and pain from OA.

Low-Dose-Rate Therapy (LDRT) is an outpatient treatment administered in a radiation oncologist's office or hospital, with each session lasting approximately 15 minutes. It involves a series of six treatments delivered two to three times per week. Patients do not require hospital admission and commute from home for each session. The ideal candidates for LDRT are:

• Individuals with Chronic Inflammatory Conditions: Patients with chronic inflammatory, pain-related and degenerative joint conditions
• Those with Benign Tumors: Patients who have benign growths such as desmoid tumors, keloids, and heterotopic ossification whose aim is to prevent recurrence or reduce them in size without going through invasive surgery.
• Those Who Have not Been Relieved by Conventional Treatments: Those who have failed to obtain any lasting relief from all the usual therapies, such as anti-inflammatory medications, physiotherapy, steroid injections, and so on.
• Those Who are Looking for Non-Invasive Treatment: Individuals for whom surgery is considered risky or is to be avoided altogether due to age or other medical conditions.
• Those Who are Having Severe Pain: Having persistent, localized pain where it greatly decreases their quality of life and mobility.

Benefits of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy

Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) has several advantages for treating chronic pain and inflammatory conditions. This modern approach to nonsurgical therapeutic targets finds its way around many of the more conventional therapies.

• Painless: The patients do not feel any sensation while sitting through the treatment.
• Completely Non-Invasive: LDRT involves no incisions, injections, or cutting, so the risk factor is minimized; recovery time is fast as well.
• Long-Lasting Pain Relief: It offers pain relief that lasts for an extended period by addressing the inflammation rather than just the symptoms.
• Quick: The duration of these short sessions can be accounted for in minutes.
• Restoration of Mobility & Function: LDRT restores mobility and functionality of affected areas by alleviating pain and inflammation.
• Precisely Targets Painful Joints: Treatment may be directed toward the joint in question or the affected area, thereby avoiding the unnecessary exposure of the healthy tissues around it.

Conditions Treated with LDRT

Conditions where LDRT can be employed and treated are explained below:

• Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis can lead to chronic pain and stiffness, often in the knee, hip, shoulder, hands, and feet. For these issues regarding musculoskeletal conditions, low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) is a localized and non-invasive choice of treatment. LDRT reduces inflammation at an affected joint and alleviates pain, providing patients with considerable pain relief that is long-lasting to enhance mobility and quality of life.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Common musculoskeletal affliction involving inflammation (swelling) of the thickened band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, running from the heel bone to the forefoot. Symptoms include pain and discomfort at the heel and/or arch of the foot. Hence, Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) offers one non-invasive treatment solution to the individuals suffering from it. LDRT employs low-dose radiation on the inflamed tissue to relieve the pain and swelling.
• Frozen shoulder syndrome: Frozen shoulder syndrome, or adhesive capsulitis, is considered a disabling condition with pain and stiffness that severely restricts the range of motion of the shoulder joint. LDRT provides a noninvasive alternative for treatment of this condition. LDRT involves the application of ionizing radiation upon the inflamed tissues that are the source of pain, helping to relieve the pain and improve mobility of the joint for symptomatic relief.
• Achilles Tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis is a painful condition resulting from inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. For this injury, Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT) is a non-invasive treatment option. LDRT targets the inflamed tendon with a low dose of radiation to decrease pain and swelling and provide a safe, impactful alternative for long-lasting relief.
• Trigeminal Neuralgia & Nerve-related Pains: Trigeminal neuralgia and other nerve-related pain can be unabated, life-altering, chronic, and sometimes debilitating pain from nerve swelling and/or injury. Low-Dose Radiation Treatment (LDRT) is proving to be a potential treatment option for these patients. We can target the nerve, and with a low dose of radiation, attempt to decrease the inflammation and disrupt the pain signals. 
• Early-stage Alzheimer's & Parkinson's diseases: Early-stage Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are neurodegenerative disorders marked by chronic neuroinflammation. Such conditions are being investigated for treatment through LDRT as a novel approach. By administering very low doses of radiation to the brain, LDRT aims to reduce inflammation, potentially slowing the progression of deterioration and offering a promising avenue for halting the advance of these diseases.

Why Choose CARE Hospitals for LDRT?

CARE Hospitals is one of the best hospitals for Low-Dose Radiation Therapy in Hyderabad; here we employ cutting-edge medical technology and empathetic patient care to effectively address osteoarthritis associated with chronic pain. Our specialized team is committed to guiding you towards enduring relief and an enhanced quality of life through Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT). 

• Expert Team: Our radiation oncologists' experience in low-dose radiation therapy for chronic pain treatments is unrivaled. Our expert radiation oncologists have more than 25 years of experience and have collectively treated more than 20,000 patients in their careers.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: The advanced linear accelerators, such as VersaHD, give us focused radiation treatment.
• Personalised Treatment Plans: For each patient, we customize treatment plans to address their medical condition.
• Holistic Pain Management: As part of our approach for treating pain & inflammatory conditions, we integrate low-dose radiation therapy.
• Proven Results: Patients have consistently experienced decreased pain and more mobility with LDRT.
• Cost-effective Treatment: LDRT can offer long-term relief with fewer financial costs than continuing expenses for physical therapy and medication.
• Complete Assistance: From the initial consultation to follow-up, we deliver uninterrupted assistance and care related to your osteoarthritis condition.

Our Achievements

• Pioneers in cancer care with a phenomenal success rate
• High success rate in treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma
• One of the first hospitals in India with the highest number of patients treated through Afghan Red Cross Society
• Pioneers in Bone Marrow Transplantation with high success rate
• One of the first hospitals in India to set up 53-nation Pan African Network through Telemedicine

We are equipped with a state-of-the-art linear accelerator—ELEKTA VERSA HD. It is the first such machine in AP and Telangana.
In conclusion, LDRT is emerging as a promising alternative treatment for chronic pain and inflammatory conditions, providing notable pain relief and functional enhancement with minimal or no adverse effects. CARE Hospitals offers LDRT as a modern, effective, and non-invasive therapy for chronic pain, aiming to provide patients with lasting relief, improved mobility, and enhanced quality of life.