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Patient Outcomes

Decades of published research and real patient outcomes — the evidence base behind every treatment we offer.

Here is how we think about outcomes at Heelex: we follow up with every patient and record their response. We see meaningful success with these treatments, and we're honest at consultation about who tends to do best. The numbers and ranges below come from our own experience combined with the published clinical literature.

Decades

Clinical use

Low-dose radiation for benign disease across Europe

70+ yrs

In the literature

Radiation therapy for non-melanoma skin lesions

6–8

Typical sessions

Benign musculoskeletal treatment course

Non-surgical

Always

No incisions, no anesthesia, no downtime

What the Published Research Shows

Low-Dose X-Ray Therapy has been used routinely in European medicine for decades. The evidence base for its use in benign musculoskeletal disease has grown substantially in the last decade, with U.S. academic medical centers publishing on its use for conditions like osteoarthritis and plantar fasciitis.

Plantar Fasciitis

Published studies describe meaningful pain reduction for many patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, typically within 6 to 12 weeks of completing treatment. Individual results vary.

Osteoarthritis

Across knee, hip, shoulder, hand, and other joints, published series describe meaningful pain reduction for many patients after a 6 to 8 consecutive session course, typically developing 6 to 12 weeks after the final treatment. The degree and duration of relief vary.

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (BCC and SCC)

Superficial radiation therapy has been used for non-melanoma skin cancer for over 70 years and is a well-established non-surgical option for appropriately selected lesions.

Keloid Recurrence Prevention

Post-excision superficial radiation therapy is a well-established, evidence-supported approach for reducing the likelihood of keloid recurrence after surgical excision.

Individual Results Vary

Most patients respond well — and we evaluate fit honestly at consultation, so nobody starts a course they're not a strong candidate for. LDRT also keeps every other option, including surgery, open to you down the road.

For the full list of peer-reviewed papers organized by condition, see Published Research. For patient stories and video testimonials, see Patient Spotlight.