Knee Pain
Genicular Artery Embolization
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a safe and effective procedure which reduces the blood flow to the knee joint. Interventional Radiologists conduct this minimally invasive procedure to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with moderate to severe osteoarthritis. While it does not treat the underlying osteoarthritis disease, GAE is an effective way to manage the pain, discomfort, and inflammation that come from osteoarthritis.
Is GAE the Right Choice for You?
Have you been diagnosed with osteoarthritis based on an X-ray?
Are you seeking alternatives to surgery or trying to delay it?
Have you been turned down for knee replacement surgery?
Have anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin or Aleve stopped being effective for you?
Have cortisone knee injections shown reduced effectiveness or become hard to manage in terms of frequency?
Are you experiencing localized knee pain and tenderness?
Do you have moderate to severe knee pain?
What to Expect with GAE?
GAE is performed by an interventional radiologist and involves inserting a catheter into knee arteries, injecting tiny particles into the arteries of the knee joint to reduce blood supply, and leading to reduced inflammation and pain from osteoarthritis.
This is a minimally invasive procedure performed with moderate sedation (twilight zone) in an outpatient, same-day setting, letting patients go home the same day.
Catheter Insertion
Particles
Outcome
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