Referring Physi­cians: Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthri­tis

Rush offers low-dose radiation therapy, an effective treatment to relieve osteoarthritis pain without surgery.

Rush provides low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis, a noninvasive treatment to relieve osteoarthritis pain. This nonsurgical osteoarthritis treatment can address pain in joints commonly affected by arthritis, including hips, knees and hands.

This safe and effective treatment can improve osteoarthritis pain when medications and corticosteroid injections no longer provide adequate relief.

Who Are Ideal Candidates for Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis at Rush?

Low-dose radiation therapy is an option for patients with osteoarthritis in any joint. Patients may be good candidates if they have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and have tried other treatments, including anti-inflammatory medications or corticosteroid injections.

This minimally invasive treatment can help patients who want to avoid joint replacement surgery or are not candidates for surgery.

Why Refer Patients Here for Low-Dose Radiation Therapy?

• Nonsurgical options: Rush is one of only a few places in the Chicago area offering radiation therapy for arthritis. This noninvasive treatment can relieve osteoarthritis pain without surgery.
• Multiple locations: Low-dose radiation therapy is available at locations in Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora and Lisle.
• Personalized care: Rush’s expert radiation oncologists, orthopedists and other specialists will work with patients to treat their osteoarthritis pain. They will follow up with patients after treatment and work closely with referring providers to ensure ongoing pain relief.
• Advanced technology: Our state-of-the-art linear accelerators deliver fast, precise and highly personalized radiation therapy.
• Fast, effective treatment: Low-dose radiation therapy is delivered in several short sessions over a few weeks. Sessions are less than 30 minutes, allowing patients to keep up with their daily activities. Low-dose radiation therapy can provide lasting pain relief for months or years after treatment, and patients can receive repeat treatments.

What Is the Process For Referring a Patient?

Call the Provider Express Line at (312) 947-4725 to refer a patient for low dose radiation therapy at Rush. For more information, you can visit our Refer or Transfer a Patient page and find an online provider referral form.

Tests and Treatments Offered

• Low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis