Radiotherapy Treatment for Dupuytren’s Disease
“The evidence suggests it is a highly effective preventative treatment that reduces the risk of getting a contracture and needing surgery.”
Dupuytren’s Treatment FAQs
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.
Most UK Medical Insurances Cover This Treatment
Radiotherapy treatment at Dupuytren’s UK is covered by most major private medical insurance providers and we also offer a range of self-pay options.
Your treatment at Dupuytren’s UK can be funded by a number of private medical insurance providers including Bupa, Vitality and WPA. Other private medical insurance providers may fund your treatment on a case-by-case basis. All our services are available for patients who are looking to self-pay too. We accept a variety of payment methods and will provide you with a detailed quote for your treatment. If you’d like an estimate of the costs for your care, contact us through the “Contact” page.
Dr Richard Shaffer
Dr Shaffer is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and a prominent UK expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease (including Dupuytren’s disease, Ledderhose disease, plantar fasciitis, keloid scarring, osteoarthritis and tendonitis) and skin and urological cancers.
Dr Shaffer holds clinics at The Dupuytren’s Practice in Guildford, London and Nottingham, but will treat in any one of our 15 locations.
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