{"id":8418,"date":"2026-03-16T19:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radonc\/?page_id=8418"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:55:59","slug":"treatment-techniques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radonc\/patient\/treatments\/functional-radiation\/treatment-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>Low-Dose Radiation Therapy<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Many noncancer conditions can respond to low doses of radiation. Patients with conditions such as osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, bursitis, and more can be treated effectively with low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT). Radiation is generally considered for individuals who have not had adequate relief with standard treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy. For these individuals, LDRT can be a noninvasive way to provide relief from pain and other symptoms. Patients treated with LDRT generally receive a series of radiation treatments spread out over 2 to 3 weeks, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. Treatments are well tolerated with limited side effects. Approximately two-thirds of patients will receive some degree of symptom relief and many patients have long-lasting relief.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><strong>Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Some noncancerous conditions can be treated with very focused, high-dose radiation therapy delivered with a technique called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Noncancerous conditions that can be treated with SBRT\/SRS include trigeminal neuralgia, ventricular tachycardia, and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Our radiation oncologists work closely with other specialists to develop a treatment plan. Patients often receive a single radiation treatment lasting 30 to 60 minutes, although multiple treatments may be necessary.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #333399\"><strong>To schedule an appointment to discuss treatment for a benign condition, please contact one of the clinics listed on the right side of this page.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low-Dose Radiation Therapy Many noncancer conditions can respond to low doses of radiation. Patients with conditions such as osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, bursitis, and more can be treated effectively with low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT). 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