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Wound Healing

Delayed Radiation Injury (Soft Tissue & Bony Necrosis)

Radiation therapy can damage tissue and bone months or years later, causing conditions such as osteoradionecrosis. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved for delayed radiation injury: by driving new blood-vessel growth into poorly perfused, irradiated tissue, it improves oxygen supply and supports healing of soft-tissue and bony necrosis.

Evidence Level A Standard of Care

Treatment protocol

Protocol

Pressure

2.0 – 2.4 ATA

Duration

90 min

Sessions

30 – 60

Frequency

Once daily, 5×/week

Evidence basis: UHMS / Standard of Care

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