Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) - UCLA Health What is GAE? Genicular artery embolization (GAE), or embolization of the knee, is a novel minimally-invasive procedure providing immediate and long term pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis (OA), by reducing the blood flow to the lining of the knee, known as the synovium
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Genicular Artery Embolization Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure specifically designed to alleviate chronic knee pain stemming from osteoarthritis It operates by selectively blocking blood flow to the genicular arteries, thereby reducing inflammation and pain in the knee joint
Genicular Artery Embolization - Northwestern Medicine If you have osteoarthritis that is causing chronic knee pain, genicular artery embolization (GAE) may help you enjoy a better quality of life At Northwestern Medicine, our multidisciplinary team tailors treatment plans to each patient’s needs
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) – A Breakthrough Treatment for Knee . . . One of the most exciting developments to bridge this gap is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) – a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that targets the inflamed knee joint lining to relieve pain GAE is reshaping how interventional radiologists, pain specialists, and orthopedic surgeons approach chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) Procedure at UPMC Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive treatment option for painful knee osteoarthritis The procedure is meant to decrease abnormal blood flow around the knee joint to reduce pain and swelling
Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE): A Minimally Invasive Option to . . . GAE is a novel procedure for managing patients with knee pain from OA As such, coverage by insurance companies, although not universal, continues to increase as more studies are published demonstrating its safety and effectiveness
What to Expect from the Genicular Artery Embolization Procedure During the Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) procedure, particles are released via the catheter, targeting the small blood vessels that are causing this discomfort and blocking the blood supply