Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Arthritis

In this CME, Tyler Wilhite, MD, discusses how to better recognize the role of low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) in the management of osteoarthritis, design appropriate radiotherapy target volumes for osteoarthritis, and analyze patient outcomes by following recommended treatment techniques for LDRT.

Educational Objectives 

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the role of radiation therapy in the management of osteoarthritis.
  • Design appropriate radiotherapy target volumes for osteoarthritis.
  • Analyze patient outcomes by following recommended treatment techniques for LDRT as outlined in the presentation.

Disclosures:

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated. 

Dr. Tyler Wilhite  is a consultant for Astra Zeneca.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Pittsburgh designates enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

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Release Date: 6/5/2024 | Last Modified On: 6/5/2024 | Expires: 6/5/2025


Published

June 5, 2024

Expires

June 5, 2025

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Tyler J. Wilhite, MD

Tyler J. Wilhite, MD

Tyler J. Wilhite, MD, is a radiation oncologist and specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, thymoma, mesothelioma, sarcoma, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SBRT).

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