Dr Richard Shaffer

Dr Richard Shaffer is a global expert in the use of low-dose radiotherapy for benign (non-cancer) conditions. He has treated more than 3000 patients with radiotherapy for benign conditions, including Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, keloid scars, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, and bursitis. Dr Shaffer is also: Founder and CEO of RT-ABC, set up to educate radiation oncologists in the treatment of benign conditions Founder and president of the International Organisation for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions  Medical Director of XStrahl Limited  Co-wrote the UK Royal College of Radiologists guidelines for benign conditions Responsible for the English translation of the German benign radiotherapy guidelines 2022 Co-authored the first American case series of radiotherapy for osteoarthritis (2025) For more information on Dr Shaffer’s clinical services, visit: Dupuytren website - For Dupuytren’s, Ledderhose disease - www.dupuytrensuk.com Joint pain practice - For Osteoarthritis - www.jointpainpractice.co.uk

Radiotherapy; Dupuytren's contracture; Plantar fibromatosis; Ledderhose disease; Plantar fasciitis; Achilles Tendonitis; Plantar Fasciopathy; Achilles Tendinopathy; Osteoarthritis; Tendinopathy; Tendonitis; Tendinitis; Bursitis; Trochanteric Bursitis; Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome; GTPS; Patellar tendinopathy; Tennis Elbow; Golfers Elbow; Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy; Shoulder Tendinopathy; Biceps Tendinopathy; Benign disease; ankle osteoarthritis; hip arthritis; knee arthritis; hand arthritis; foot osteoarthritis; hallux rigidus; wrist osteoarthritis; shoulder osteoarthritis; elbow osteoarthritis; keloid scars; heterotopic ossification;