Do you suffer from chronic knee pain?
Have medications and physical therapy failed to provide lasting relief?
Geniculate artery embolization may be the solution.
CHRONIC KNEE PAIN
Chronic knee pain is a long-lasting condition that persists for three months or more. It can be caused by a variety of underlying issues, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, injury, or overuse of the knee joint. Symptoms might include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobility. Chronic knee pain often affects a person’s daily activities and quality of life.
what is geniculate artery embolization (gae)?
Geniculate artery embolization offers a minimally invasive solution that can provide lasting pain relief by targeting the precise nerves causing discomfort in osteoarthritis. This outpatient procedure is performed by highly skilled interventional radiologists who use real-time imaging to guide a tiny catheter into the arteries supplying blood flow to the knee.
Once in position, the doctor will inject tiny particles to block blood supply to specific geniculate arteries around the knee joint. This shuts down pain signals transmitted through these nerves to the brain. Patients often report a substantial reduction in pain within 1-2 weeks that can last a year or longer.
whY should you consider GAE procedure?
The benefits of geniculate artery embolization include:
Little to no recovery time compared to surgery
Preserves the knee joint and your mobility
Covered by most major insurance plans
Clinically-proven safe and effective
No general anesthesia required
If you’re tired of living with chronic knee pain/osteoarthritis, don’t rush into surgery. Consider a minimally invasive geniculate artery embolization procedure to get lasting relief.
Get back to doing the things you love
Many patients find significant pain relief within days or weeks that can last over a year. Embolization avoids major surgery and lengthy recovery times. And unlike a knee replacement, the procedure preserves your knee joint.
Take control over your knee pain today and see if geniculate artery embolization is right for you. Don’t let knee pain interfere with your active lifestyle. We’re here to help you get back to the activities you love.
GAE is ideal for patients with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis who have not found relief from medications, physical therapy, or other conservative treatments. It’s important to undergo a thorough evaluation by our interventional radiologists to determine if GAE is the right option for you, taking into account your specific medical history and condition.
While GAE is considered safe and minimally invasive, there are potential risks and side effects, including bruising at the catheter insertion site, mild pain or discomfort in the knee, and, in rare cases, infection or allergic reactions to the contrast dye used during the procedure. Our team will discuss these risks with you in detail and take all necessary precautions to minimize them.
The GAE procedure typically takes about 1-2 hours. It is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you can go home the same day. During the procedure, you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area where the catheter is inserted. You might feel some pressure but should not experience significant pain. Real-time imaging is used to guide the catheter and ensure precise delivery of the embolic particles to the targeted arteries. After the procedure, you will be monitored for a short period before being discharged with specific post-procedure care instructions.