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Insufficiency Fractures

Fractures that occur due to bone weakness, often in the first 1-2 years post-radiation therapy.

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Jan 21, 2026

What dose thresholds of therapeutic radiation are associated with clinically significant bone fracture risk?

Therapeutic radiation to bone carries a clear, dose-dependent risk of clinically significant fracture: studies identify practical thresholds—mean bone dose under ~37 Gy, maximum point dose below ~59 G...

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