Background
Methods
Statistics
Results
Patients
Diagnosis | Number | Mean Age (years) | Female/Male | Fractionation 12 × 0.5 Gy / 6 × 1.0 Gy | Technique Orthovolt / Linac | Median Follow up (months) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calcaneodynia | 286 | 56.8 (30-87) | 219/67 | 265/21 | 284/2 | 34 (21-40) |
Achillodynia | 46 | 54.7 (28-76) | 11/35 | 33/13 | 45/1 | 33 (23-39) |
Gonarthrosis | 139 | 70.9 (38-90) | 78/61 | 112/27 | 53/86 | 19.5 (3-40) |
Bursitis trochanterica | 70 | 64.6 (43-88) | 56/14 | 66/4 | 8/62 | 29 (3-39) |
Shoulder Syndrome | 162 | 69.5 (39-96) | 97/65 | 120/42 | 56/106 | 42 (6-60) |
All patients | 703 | 63.2 (28-96) | 461/242 | 596/107 | 446/257 | 33 (3-60) |
Treatment
Vas
Diagnosis | Median VAS value before RT (interquartile range) | Median VAS value immediately on completion of RT (interquartile range) | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|
Calcaneodynia | 7.0 (5.425-8) | 4.0 (2.5-6) | < 0.001 |
Achillodynia | 6.0 (5-7.125) | 4.0 (2-5) | < 0.001 |
Gonarthrosis | 6.0 (5-8) | 4.5 (3-6) | < 0.001 |
Bursitis trochanterica | 7.0 (6-8) | 5.0 (3.725-7.125) | < 0.001 |
Shoulder Syndrome | 7.0 (5-8) | 5.0 (3-6) | < 0.001 |
All patients | 7.0 (5-8) | 4.5 (3-6) | < 0.001 |
VPS immediately on completion of RT
VPS follow up
Comparison of VPS
Diagnosis | Good Reponse on completion of RT | Good Reponse - Follow up | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|
Calcaneodynia | 46.0% (131/286 patients) | 80.7% (113/140 patients) | < 0.001 |
Achillodynia | 39.1% (18/46 patients) | 88.9% (24/27 patients) | =0.001 |
Gonarthrosis | 30.9% (43/139 patients) | 29.2% (33/113 patients) | =0.612 |
Bursitis trochanterica | 27.1% (19/70 patients) | 46.3% (31/67 patients) | =0.012 |
Shoulder Syndrome | 32.7% (53/162 patients) | 60% (54/90 patients) | < 0.001 |
All patients | 37.6% (264/703 patients) | 58.4% (255/437 patients) | < 0.001 |
Comparison of results for the different disorders
Diagnosis | Good Reponse on completion of RT | P-Value | Good Reponse - Follow up | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcaneodynia | 46.0% | 80.7% | ||
Achillodynia | 39.1% | =0.388 | 88.9% | =0.312 |
Calcaneodynia | 46.0% | 80.7% | ||
Gonarthrosis | 30.9% | =0.003 | 29.2% | < 0.001 |
Calcaneodynia | 46.0% | 80.7% | ||
Bursitis trochanterica | 27.1% | =0.004 | 46.3% | < 0.001 |
Calcaneodynia | 46.0% | 80.7% | ||
Shoulder Syndrome | 32.7% | =0.006 | 60.7% | =0.001 |
Achillodynia | 39.1% | 88.9% | ||
Gonarthrosis | 30.9% | =0.307 | 29.2% | < 0.001 |
Achillodynia | 39.1% | 88.9% | ||
Bursitis trochanterica | 27.1% | =0.177 | 46.3% | < 0.001 |
Achillodynia | 39.1% | 88.9% | ||
Shoulder Syndrome | 32.7% | =0.419 | 60.7% | =0.006 |
Gonarthrosis | 30.9% | 29.2% | ||
Bursitis trochanterica | 27.1% | =0.572 | 46.3% | =0.021 |
Gonarthrosis | 30.9% | 29.2% | ||
Shoulder Syndrom | 32.7% | =0.741 | 60.7% | < 0.001 |
Bursitis trochanterica | 27.1% | 46.3% | ||
Shoulder Syndrome | 32.7% | =0.401 | 60.7% | =0.075 |
Further results
Parameter | Good Reponse on completion of RT | P-Value | Good Reponse - Follow up | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
One series (n = 652) | 38.4% | 58.8% | ||
Two series (n = 51) | 27.5% | =0.102 | 55.3% | =0.673 |
12 × 0.5 Gy (n = 596) | 38.6% | 58.5% | ||
6 × 1.0 Gy (n = 107) | 32.7% | =0.25 | 58.6% | =0.982 |
Female (n = 461) | 38.1% | 55.2% | ||
Male (n = 242) | 36.8% | =0.726 | 64.1% | =0.071 |
Parameter | Good Reponse on completion of RT | P-Value | Good Reponse - Follow up | P-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gonarthrosis | ||||
Linac (n = 86) | 31.4% | 32.8% | ||
Orthovolt (n = 53) | 30.1% | =0.882 | 21.6% | =0.218 |
Bursitis trochanterica | ||||
Linac (n = 62) | 29.0% | 44.1% | ||
Orthovolt (n = 8) | 12.5% | =0.326 | 62.5% | =0.330 |
Shoulder Syndrome | ||||
Linac (n = 106) | 27.4% | 57.4% | ||
Orthovolt (n = 56) | 42.8% | =0.046 | 67.8% | =0.350 |