Is Genicular Artery Embolization Right for You?

Knee osteoarthritis can gradually make walking, exercising, working, and everyday activities more difficult. If conservative treatments have not provided enough relief, GAE may be an option worth discussing with a specialist.
Knee osteoarthritis is interfering with your daily activities
You have tried medications, injections, or other conservative treatments without enough relief
You want to explore a minimally invasive alternative before considering surgery
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Knee Conditions That May Benefit From GAE

Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can cause progressive joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty with movement. GAE may be considered for appropriately selected patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
Chronic Knee Pain
Persistent knee pain can interfere with walking, exercise, work, and everyday activities. Identifying the underlying cause is an important part of determining whether GAE may be appropriate.
Knee Inflammation
Osteoarthritis can involve inflammation and increased blood flow around the affected joint. GAE targets selected abnormal blood vessels associated with this inflammatory process.
Persistent Pain Despite Conservative Treatment
Patients who continue to experience significant knee pain despite treatments such as medication, physical therapy, or injections may wish to discuss additional minimally invasive options with a specialist.
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FIND OUT IF GAE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU
GAE uses a catheter-based approach to target specific blood vessels associated with inflammation around an arthritic knee.

Targeted Blood Vessels

A small catheter is guided through the blood vessels toward the arteries supplying the area around the knee.

Image-Guided Treatment

Advanced imaging helps the specialist identify the appropriate vessels and guide the procedure with precision.

Embolization

Tiny embolic particles are delivered through the catheter to reduce blood flow through selected abnormal vessels.

Reduced Inflammation

By targeting abnormal blood flow associated with the inflammatory process, GAE may help reduce knee pain for appropriately selected patients.

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What to Expect During Genicular Artery Embolization

GAE is performed using a minimally invasive catheter-based technique. Your provider will explain exactly what to expect based on your individual treatment plan.
Before the procedure: Your medical history, medications, symptoms, and previous treatments will be reviewed.
During treatment: A catheter is guided through a blood vessel toward the arteries supplying the knee.
Image guidance: Imaging is used to help identify the targeted blood vessels and guide embolization.
After treatment: You'll receive instructions for recovery and follow-up care.

Is GAE Right for Everyone?

GAE is not appropriate for every patient with knee pain. Your provider will evaluate your diagnosis, symptoms, overall health, vascular anatomy, and previous treatments before recommending the procedure.

Medical Insurance & Coverage

Insurance coverage for genicular artery embolization depends on your individual health plan, diagnosis, medical necessity, and current coverage policies.
Our team can help you understand what information may be required before treatment.

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