Knee Replacement Drawbacks and the Alternative: Genicular Artery Embolization
January 10, 2025 About 790,000 total knee replacements are performed in the U.S. every year, and this number continues to grow as our population ages. Knee replacement surgery has long been a standard solution for individuals suffering from severe knee pain and arthritis. While it can offer significant relief, the…
5 Benefits of GAE for Knee Pain
September 7, 2022 What is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)? Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally-invasive procedure to reduce knee pain for patients with osteoarthritis (OA). GAE is performed through a small pinhole in the groin. Tiny particles are then injected to block the arteries around the lining of the…
Get Rid of Knee Pain
June 22, 2022 Genicular Artery Embolization Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a non-surgical treatment where blood flow to inflamed tissue around the knee is blocked. Chronic inflammation can occur with osteoarthritis and cause severe knee pain. While this procedure is not a cure for osteoarthritis, it can effectively treat debilitating…