How low-dose radiation works for benign conditions
For non-cancerous conditions, the goal is not to kill cells but to calm overactive ones — fibroblasts, inflammatory cells, or bone-forming cells. Even small radiation doses are remarkably effective at this and have decades of clinical use behind them, especially in Europe.
Treatment is delivered on the Akesis Gemini 360 with the same image guidance used for cancer treatment, just at a much lower dose per session.
Conditions commonly treated
- Dupuytren's contracture and Ledderhose disease (plantar fibromatosis)
- Plantar fasciitis (when conservative therapy has failed)
- Keloid prevention or treatment after surgical excision
- Heterotopic ossification prophylaxis (e.g., after hip surgery)
- Painful osteoarthritis in select joints (insurance-dependent)
- Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in select cases
What a typical course looks like
Most benign-condition courses are around 6 short sessions, scheduled 2–3 times per week over 2–3 weeks. Each appointment is roughly 10–15 minutes door-to-door; the radiation itself takes about a minute. There is no anesthesia, no recovery, and you can drive yourself home and return to normal activity immediately.
Insurance and referrals
Most major insurance plans (including Medicare) cover medically-indicated low-dose radiation therapy for benign conditions. Our billing team will verify coverage and obtain pre-authorization. A formal referral is helpful but not required — see /insurance for details, or call (435) 900-7060 to discuss your case.
