Osteoradionecrosis

Osteoradionecrosis is a condition that occurs when radiation exposure kills bone tissue and the tissue isn’t able to regenerate normally. This most commonly occurs after radiation therapy for cancer. It is most often found in the lower jawbone after treatment for head and neck cancers.

Advanced wound healing treatments for osteoradionecrosis include:

Wound Healing Services Locations

Contact the location nearest you:

UPMC Altoona

UPMC Chautauqua

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

UPMC East

UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle

UPMC Pinnacle Hanover

UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg

UPMC Pinnacle Lititz

UPMC Pinnacle West Shore

UPMC Susquehanna Divine Providence

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