Minimally Invasive Relief for Chronic Knee Pain

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) or chronic inflammation. By decreasing excess blood flow to the knee, this procedure helps alleviate pain and improve mobility—without the need for surgery.

How It Works

Using real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) and contrast dye, our interventional radiologists:

🔹 Insert a small catheter into an artery in the leg, usually through the groin or wrist.
🔹 Guide the catheter to the genicular arteries, which supply blood to the inflamed knee.
🔹 Inject tiny embolic particles to reduce excess blood flow and decrease inflammation.
🔹 Preserve normal knee function while significantly reducing pain and swelling.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, and most patients go home the same day with minimal recovery time.

Why Is This Procedure Done?

• To relieve chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis or inflammation
• To provide a non-surgical alternative to knee replacement or steroid injections
• To reduce inflammation and improve mobility
• To allow a quicker recovery with minimal downtime