Minimally invasive treatment

Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure to alleviate knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Our skilled interventional radiologists use image guidance to access the genicular arteries supplying blood to the knee joint during the procedure. The physician identifies the abnormal arteries caused by inflammation in the knee and injects tiny particles or embolic agents to block or reduce blood flow. By doing so, GAE aims to decrease inflammation and pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. This innovative technique provides an additional treatment option to those seeking relief from persistent pain despite the use of oral medications and knee injections. GAE can be combined with these therapies and offers another treatment option before knee replacement must be considered. Studies have shown decreased pain and improved quality of life following GAE.