GAE is a minimally invasive knee replacement alternative to treat pain symptoms and delay the need for a total knee arthroplasty.

Geniculate artery embolization refers to the process of blocking the blood supply to the synovium, which is the highly vascularized tissue lining the joints.

The synovium is a layer of blood vessels that lines the joint capsule. In cases of knee osteoarthritis, it becomes significantly thicker and inflamed, resulting in increased blood flow (hypervascularity). This causes inflammation and heightened pain.

Why Choose genicular artery embolization?

• Our Interventional Radiologists that perform the procedure are experienced and specialized in GAE procedures. No other specialists can diagnose and treat for Genicular Artery Embolization.
• We are able to get patients in quickly, and in many cases, procedures can be done within two weeks of consultation.
• Pain Relief
• Arizona Vascular Professionals is contracted with Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial plans.

How is Genicular Artery Embolization Performed?

In this minimally invasive procedure, our team of skilled physicians will insert a small catheter into an artery in your leg.

We then conduct an angiogram, a straightforward diagnostic procedure that utilizes x-rays to capture images of the blood vessels in your system.

After that, we introduce minuscule particles into the catheter, which will then travel towards the inflamed sections of your knee joint lining. This injection reduces the blood flow to the inflamed area, resulting in prolonged relief and enhanced joint well-being.