Shoulder Artery Embolization (SAE) for Patients with Shoulder Pain – Embolix

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

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Suffering from Shoulder Pain?

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Shoulder Pain and Shoulder Artery Embolizaton (SAE)

Frozen Shoulder

A Common Cause of ShoulderPain

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

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Testimonials

Thousands of Happy Patients

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

Before surgery, I was having pain since I was 23 years old. I went through two major shoulder reconstructions that only gave more pain. The range of motion in my right arm was really bad. I could not cast a fishing pole in my right hand and was unable to throw balls with my children. I was on pain pills, so I could move on with life. I eventually had “to swallow an egg” and I had accepted this is the way I was going to be for the rest of my life. My doctor let me know what was happening during every step of the procedure. Only pain I felt during the procedure was a little bit of poke. I have great range of motion now. I am able to stretch, get back to the gym, and cast a fishing pole. It's really cool to not be in pain anymore and this has been an amazing outcome!

DB

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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 SAE 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.

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