PROs Following Low-dose Irradiation for Osteoarthritis

The goal of this observational registry study is to collect data related to patient reported outcomes (pain, function, quality of life, toxicity) in osteoarthritis (OA) patients receiving standard of care radiation therapy (RT).

Inclusion Criteria:Willing and able to provide informed consent.Established diagnosis of OA of at least 1 joint.Inadequately controlled pain due to OA despite attempts with 2 or more other treatment modalities and Visual Analogue Pain Score of 4 or greater.Will undergo radiation as part of their standard of care for OA.At least 60 years old.Ability to read and speak EnglishExclusion Criteria:Any woman who is pregnant or has reason to believe she is pregnant (the possibility of pregnancy has to be excluded by negative urine β-HCG results, obtained within 2 weeks of CT simulation for radiation planning, or on the basis of patient history, e.g.: tubal ligation, hysterectomy or a minimum of 1 year without menses).Estimated life expectancy less than 6 months.Radiation treatment for shoulder OA.Patient weight greater than 550lbs.