If you’re living with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis, you know how challenging it can be to stay active and enjoy life. Stiffness, swelling, and discomfort can limit even the simplest daily activities.
If medications, physical therapy, or injections haven’t worked, Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) may offer the lasting, non-surgical alternative you’ve been searching for.
What Is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)?
Genicular Artery Embolization is an advanced, image-guided procedure that targets the root cause of osteoarthritis knee pain: inflammation. By blocking abnormal blood flow to the inflamed tissues in your knee, GAE helps reduce inflammation and interrupts the pain cycle — without the need for traditional surgery.
How GAE Works
Using a tiny catheter inserted through a pinhole incision, we guide small particles into the arteries supplying the knee (genicular arteries). These particles help reduce blood flow to inflamed areas, easing pain and promoting improved movement.
Key Benefits of the Procedure:
Minimally invasive Performed under local anesthesia Same-day outpatient procedure Quick recovery and minimal downtime
Genicular Artery Embolization empowers patients to return to walking, exercising, and enjoying daily activities, without major surgery. Here’s why:
- Reduced knee pain and improved joint function
- Shorter recovery time compared to traditional surgery
- No general anesthesia or large incisions
- An option for patients who aren’t candidates for knee replacement
Is GAE Right for You?
If you have osteoarthritis of the knee and haven’t found relief with other treatments, Genicular Artery Embolization may be an excellent option. Our experienced team can help you determine if this procedure is the right fit for your needs and lifestyle.
Call us at 305-957-7277 or contact us to learn more about how GAE can help you move forward with less pain.
Fox Vein & Laser Experts is a division of Vivid Vascular.