Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE): Minimally Invasive Pain Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis
A breakthrough treatment for chronic knee pain and stiffness, GAE targets inflammation at the source without the need for surgery.
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A breakthrough treatment for chronic knee pain and stiffness, GAE targets inflammation at the source without the need for surgery.
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic pain from knee osteoarthritis (OA). Unlike surgery, it requires no hospital stay and involves little to no recovery time. GAE is highly effective at relieving pain, and in some cases may even help patients avoid surgery altogether.
Osteoarthritis, the most prevalent form of arthritis, progressively degrades knee cartilage, resulting in bone-on-bone contact and chronic inflammation. This increased inflammation triggers the body to direct more blood to the knee via small vessels known as genicular arteries. The heightened blood flow exacerbates the pain cycle, contributing to swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement.
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GAE may not be the best choice for all patients. One of our specialists will help you determine whether GAE is the right treatment for you.
GAE works by targeting certain blood vessels in the joint lining that drive inflammation and contribute to cartilage damage. By blocking these abnormal vessels, the procedure preserves normal blood flow while reducing pain, and slowing or even preventing further cartilage loss.
A small catheter is inserted into the arteries of the knee
Tiny particles are injected to block these arteries supplying the abnormal, inflamed knee lining
Blood flow to the inflamed tissue is reduced, decreasing or even eliminating knee pain
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