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Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Pain ReliefCourtney Unger2026-04-04T10:24:05-04:00

Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Knee Pain Relief

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A minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If knee pain is limiting your mobility and daily life, GAE may offer lasting relief—without surgery or long recovery times.

✔ Minimally invasive (no surgery)
✔ No long recovery time
✔ Outpatient procedure
✔ Reduced pain and inflammation
✔ Improved mobility

blood particles

How it works

Small particles are used to reduce blood flow to the inflamed area.

The Goal

By reducing blood flow, GAE helps diminish inflammation and  alleviate pain.

An Alternative

This procedure can serve as an alternative—or a “bridge”—for patients who are not ready for total knee replacement surgery.

What Causes Knee Pain?

Osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage in your knee gradually breaks down. This leads to inflammation in the joint lining, resulting in:

Persistent pain
Swelling
Stiffness
Reduced mobility

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How Does GAE Work?

During the procedure, a small catheter is guided into the arteries supplying the knee. Tiny particles are then used to reduce blood flow to inflamed tissue.

By decreasing inflammation, GAE helps:

Reduce chronic knee pain
Improve mobility
Delay or avoid surgery

Is GAE Right for You?

You may be a candidate for Genicular Artery Embolization if you:

Have moderate to severe knee pain from osteoarthritis
Have not found relief from medications, injections, or physical therapy
Want to avoid or delay knee replacement surgery
Do not have advanced joint deformity

Ready to Walk with Less Knee Pain?

Take the next step toward relief. Our interventional radiology team will evaluate your condition and determine if GAE is right for you.

Our Radiologists specialize in GAE

Rohit Koppula, MD

"I had an outstanding experience at Winchester Radiology with Dr. Kia, Dr. Arastu, and their incredible team."

"Amazing staff! Wonderful experience from signing in at the front desk to the discharge from procedure. Very caring group of people."

"I found the receptionist to be friendly and courteous, a very clean space, was taken back within 5 minutes of arrival, staff was very friendly and courteous, the Dr was very thorough and answered our questions. I give it 5 stars!"

"Everyone was very pleasant and nice. Thanks so much.

"So nice to be in a doctor's office where the patient is everyone's concern."