Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Patients with Knee Pain – Embolix

GAE is a new, non-surgical treatment for knee pain

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Suffering from Knee Pain?

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Knee Pain and Genicular Artery Embolizaton (GAE)

Arthritis

A Common Cause of Knee Pain

Genicular Artery Embolization is a new way to treat this problem so you can reduce your pain and improve function

pain after a knee replacement

Knee Replacements Can Cause a Different Kind of Chronic Pain

GAE is a great treatment to improve your pain and function, even if you've failed a knee replacement

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Testimonials

Thousands of Happy Patients

See what patients are saying and how GAE can transform your life

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Our partner facilities have more experience with GAE than anywhere in the country. Come see one of these facilities so you can get the same great results!

I want to thank the doctors... My leg is so much better & my knee has really improved...Hardly any pain! I was able to drive myself home!

LS

Happy Patient

After going through with the GAE I can see a difference. The inflammation has gone down quite a bit w/ about 40% pain relief.

SF

Happy Patient

about the procedure

Minimally Invasive, Minimally Painful, Low Risk, Outpatient Procedure

UAE

Outpatient GAE and MSK Embolization

Learn about our unique technique

Technique

A small catheter is inserted into the foot or groin, which is then advanced under fluoroscopic guidance to the painful area such as the knee, where target embolization is performed

Pre-Op

No standard preop workup is required for GAE or other MSK embolization, making it a very accessible treatment option

Post-Op

A small bandage is placed over the access site and the patient is monitored in a recovery bay for a short period before discharge.

Recovery & Follow-Up

Routine recovery is handled at home with well established instructions and the performing IR physician follows up with the patient

FAQ

Treating your pain can feel daunting. We're here to help you answer questions so you can make the right decision for yourself.

How long will it take or when will I start to feel better/relief/something?

Every patient is different. Some feel some relief within a few days but can take several weeks.

What happens if this does not work and I still have pain?

Most patients do great with treatments. But if not, there are other options and GAE doesn't prevent you from trying any other options.

How often can I have this done?

Usually this treatment is only needed one time. Every person is different and it’s important to keep your follow up visit to discuss if repeating a procedure ever becomes necessary.

Is it going to hurt? Make me worse?

Some numbing medicine is used at the very start of the procedure, which stings for a second, but after that most of the procedure is painless or has very little pain. There is slight discomfort after the procedure but you should improve quickly and can manage with ice and sometimes some over the counter medications.

Will this help a torn meniscus?

This does not repair the tear but it may help alleviate some pain from inflammation in the area as a result of the tear.

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