Artículos del doctor: Dr Richard Shaffer Более 5815 artículos avalados por los mejores especialistas médicos

A woman's knee
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
18.04.24
травматолог

Radiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis

Radiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis involves low-dose radiation targeting the knee joint, which reduces pain and inflammation and improve function and mobility. This treatment can offer symptomatic relief when other conservative measures fail. Here to explain more is distinguished specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer, who discusses how radiotherapy can alleviate pain caused by knee osteoarthritis.

A man's elbow
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
19.03.24
Рентгенолог

Low dose radiotherapy for tennis elbow: how does it work?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition involving inflammation of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow, often caused by repetitive wrist and arm motions. One option which can be used to alleviate the symptoms of this condition is low dose radiotherapy. Leading radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer explains how radiotherapy can help pain caused by tennis elbow, and its benefits over other treatment methods for the condition.

woman in black and white with hand in back pocket
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
16.02.24
Радиационный онколог

Radiotherapy for trochanteric bursitis

Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the bursa near the outer hip, causing pain, tenderness, and stiffness. It often results from overuse or injury, with symptoms aggravated by hip movement. It may be surprising to some, but radiotherapy can be used to relieve symptoms. Dr Richard Shaffer is here to explain more about how radiotherapy can aid management of the condition.

Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
19.01.24
Рентгенолог

Radiotherapy for Achilles tendinopathy: how does it work?

You may often think of radiotherapy as treatment traditionally used for cancer, but did you realise it can be used for a multitude of treatments? One condition it can be used for is Achilles tendinopathy. Renowned radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer explains everything you need to know about radiotherapy for Achilles tendinopathy.

radiotherapy
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
01.04.22
Радиационный онколог

Psoriasis, keloid scarring, arthritis and many more: Could radiotherapy be the answer?

Radiotherapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, can also be beneficial to patients with benign conditions such as psoriasis, arthritis and keloid scarring. In this illuminating article, highly respected radiotherapy specialist and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Richard Shaffer gives an expert guide to radiotherapy for benign conditions.

Old hands
Dr Richard Shaffer

Por Dr Richard Shaffer
25.08.21
Радиационный онколог

Radiotherapy for Dupuytren’s contracture

Did you know, approximately 1 in 6 men over the age of 65 in the UK have Dupuytren's contracture. We recently got in contact with one of our highly experienced clinical oncologists, Dr Richard Shaffer, to discuss radiotherapy as a treatment option. In this article, he highlights what can be expected from it, its effectiveness and what the longterm and short term effects are.

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