Who does Knee Embolization?
June 16, 2023 Interventional Radiologist Genicular artery embolization is a procedure that is typically performed by an interventional radiologist, who is a doctor trained in using imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures. Interventional Radiologists are highly specialized physicians in treating many diseases and conditions including conditions that affect the…
Knee Embolization or Meds?
June 13, 2023 Genicular artery embolization is a medical 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…
GAE or Knee Bracing?
June 9, 2023 Genicular artery embolization is a medical 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…
GAE or Physical Therapy?
June 2, 2023 Genicular artery embolization is a medical 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…
GAE covered by Insurance?
May 25, 2023 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…
Knee Embolization Benefits
May 17, 2023 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….
Knee Embolization or Surgery?
May 1, 2023 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…
Knee Pain Treatments
April 25, 2023 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…
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…
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…