GAE covered by Insurance?
Introduction: Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a relatively new procedure that has shown promising results in relieving chronic knee pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, one of the questions that patients may have is whether GAE is covered by their insurance. In this blog post, we will explore the…
Knee Embolization Benefits
Introduction: Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that has been gaining popularity as a treatment option for chronic knee pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. GAE involves blocking certain blood vessels that supply the knee joint with blood, which can decrease inflammation and alleviate pain. In this blog…
Who Performs PAE?
Interventional Radiologist Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a medical procedure that is performed by a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, a medical doctor who specializes in the use of medical imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT, and MRI to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. These specialists are trained…
Does PAE cause impotence?
Introduction: Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes the prostate to enlarge and can lead to urinary symptoms such as difficulty urinating. While PAE has been shown to be an effective treatment for BPH, there are some…
Can PAE be Repeated?
Introduction: Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that has been shown to be an effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in men. PAE involves blocking the blood vessels that supply the prostate with blood, which can reduce the size of the prostate and…
Knee Embolization or Surgery?
Genicular artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat chronic knee pain, such as that caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. During the procedure, a small embolic agent is injected into the genicular arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply blood to the knee. The…
Really Need a Hysterectomy?
Discover the Benefits of Uterine Artery Embolization as an Alternative to Hysterectomy Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, offering relief for women who are seeking an alternative to hysterectomy. This breakthrough procedure has proven to be highly effective in reducing the size of…
Knee Pain Treatments
There are many treatment options available for knee pain, and the most appropriate treatment for an individual will depend on the specific cause of their pain and their overall health status. Some common treatments for knee pain include: Rest and ice: Resting the knee and applying ice to the affected…
Cost of Knee Embolization
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to alleviate chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or other knee conditions. The procedure involves blocking the blood flow to the genicular arteries, which supply blood to the knee joint, thereby reducing pain. The cost of GAE can…
Genicular Artery Embolization
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure that is used to treat chronic knee pain. The procedure involves the injection of small particles or coils into the genicular arteries, which are the arteries that supply blood to the knee joint. The goal of GAE is to…
