Low-Dose Radiotherapy Clinics Australia
Precision Low-Dose Radiotherapy for Persistent Joint Pain
An evidence-informed option for patients with ongoing pain from osteoarthritis despite appropriate conservative management, delivered through structured radiotherapy planning and treatment systems.
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability in Australia.
Many patients have persistent pain despite optimised conservative care but are not yet surgical candidates.
Low-dose radiotherapy may be considered as an additional option in carefully selected cases within this space.
Integrated within the Osteoarthritis Care Pathway
EARLY
Conservative Management
Education | Physical Activity & Exercise | Weight management | Topical & Oral NSAIDS
INTERMEDIATE
Low-Dose Radiotherapy
Selected cases with mild to moderate disease following specialist assessment
ADVANCED
Surgical Intervention
Joint replacement surgery for significant joint deterioration
Low-Dose Radiotherapy for Osteoarthritis
Safe, effective,
non-invasive
treatment
Most patients have no side effects from treatment
Short treatment course
Typically, six outpatient sessions (~10 mins each) over 2-3 weeks
Compatible with other treatments
No impact on future procedures, including joint replacement surgery
Pinpoint Radiotherapy | Arthritis & Pain Clinic
Low-Dose Radiotherapy
At very low doses, laboratory and clinical studies suggest that radiotherapy has anti-inflammatory & immune-modulatory effects within treated tissues.
In selected patients, low-dose radiotherapy has been associated with significant improvements in pain and functional scores, and potential slowing of joint deterioration in both randomised clinical trials and larger observational cohorts
Suitability for assessment
Low-dose radiotherapy is considered following individual clinical review and imaging assessment. Suitability depends on diagnosis, duration of symptoms, prior treatment history and overall risk–benefit balance.
It is not appropriate for all patients with musculoskeletal pain.
*The following provides general guidance only and does not replace specialist evaluation.
May be considered in patients who:
• Have imaging-confirmed osteoarthritis, commonly moderate radiographic change
• Experience persistent pain affecting mobility or activity despite structured conservative management
• Have symptoms of sufficient duration to suggest stability rather than early inflammatory change
• Are not currently recommended for surgical intervention
• Are suitable following individual risk assessment
Generally not appropriate where:
• Pain is newly developed or of short duration
• Autoimmune inflammatory arthritis is present
• Advanced joint collapse requires operative management
• Age or individual risk profile makes radiation exposure less favourable
• Diagnosis is uncertain or not yet fully assessed
Final suitability is determined during specialist consultation.
Start your journey
Here's how we help
1. Send an enquiry form to see if you are suitable
A member of our team will contact to discuss
2. Attend a consult with our doctors online or face to face
Discuss your personalised treatment plan
3. Receive treatment & follow up care
Our team are with you every step on your journey
Living with pain can be difficult, treatment doesn't have to be
