Could just 1 course of radiotherapy help treat osteoarthritis pain?

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Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is an underutilized noninvasive treatment option for osteoarthritis, but data from clinical trials have been mixed. Image for illustration purposes
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is an underutilized noninvasive treatment option for osteoarthritis, but data from clinical trials have been mixed. Image for illustration purposes

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The first line of treatment for osteoarthritis includes physical therapy and oral medications but procedures such as direct injection of medications into the joint and surgery are necessary in more severe cases.

Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is an underutilized noninvasive treatment option for osteoarthritis, but data from clinical trials have been mixed.

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