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For those treating osteoarthritis with LDRT, is there any concern of adverse effects or decreased efficacy in patients with osteoporosis?

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I’m not aware of any data specifically looking at the efficacy of LDRT for OA in patients with osteoporosis. The anti-inflammatory mechanism of LDRT should not be altered by the bone thickness/quality, but repetitive “injury” contributing to OA may be different if the cause is related to bone qualit...

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