“The evidence suggests it is a highly effective preventative treatment that reduces the risk of getting a contracture and needing surgery.”
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What is radiotherapy?
Radiotherapy is a non-invasive procedure that can be used in low doses to treat non-cancerous (benign) conditions, including early-stage Dupuytren’s disease.
What is the treatment for Dupuytren’s?
Radiation is aimed toward the nodules to soften and shrink the lumps and prevent the formation of contractures.
Does the treatment hurt or have side effects?
During your radiotherapy treatment, you should not experience any side effects – it doesn’t make you feel drowsy or dizzy and it does not cause pain.
Some patients do experience dry skin after treatment.
Who is radiotherapy most suitable for?
Radiotherapy is best at treating the early stages of progressive Dupuytren’s contracture. This is in line with recommendations by The Royal College of Radiologists.
About Dupuytren’s UK
Dupuytren’s UK is one of the UK’s leading specialist centres for radiotherapy treatment, with extensive experience in Dupuytren’s contracture and other benign diseases.
Dr Shaffer is a leading expert in the use of radiotherapy to treat benign conditions.
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