Are There Risks to Genicular Artery Embolization?
Deciding on a medical treatment, especially a newer one like Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), naturally comes with questions about safety. While you may be excited by the promise of significant, non-surgical knee pain relief, it’s both wise and responsible to ask: “What are the risks?” A clear understanding of a procedure’s safety profile is essential […]
Is GAE Painful? A Guide to Comfort During the Procedure
When you’re living with chronic knee pain, the thought of any medical procedure—even one designed to bring relief—can be intimidating. One of the first and most common questions patients ask is: “Will it hurt?” This is especially true for a newer, less familiar treatment like Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE). You’re already in pain; the last […]
Can Physical Therapy Improve GAE Results?
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) has emerged as a revolutionary treatment for chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis, offering patients a minimally invasive way to achieve significant, long-lasting relief. By targeting and reducing the inflammation that drives pain, GAE opens up a world of new possibilities for movement and activity. But while the procedure itself is a […]
Exercises That Support GAE Outcomes
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) offers a remarkable breakthrough for those suffering from chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis. By targeting and reducing the inflammation that drives pain, this minimally invasive procedure can dramatically improve your quality of life, allowing you to move with a freedom you may not have felt in years. If you want […]
Anti-Inflammatory Diets for OA Patients
When you are living with the daily grind of chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA), your focus is understandably on finding effective treatments. You might be exploring physical therapy, injections, or even advanced procedures like Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE). While these medical interventions are crucial, there is a powerful tool you have direct control over […]
How Weight Loss Helps Knee Pain & GAE Results
It is a piece of advice that almost every patient with knee osteoarthritis has heard, often repeated so frequently that it can feel like background noise: “If you lose weight, your knees will feel better.” For many, this suggestion can feel frustrating, dismissive, or simply overwhelming. When you are in pain, the idea of exercising […]
How Reduced Blood Flow Reduces Inflammation
Inflammation is a word we hear constantly in the world of health and medicine. It is the body’s fire alarm, the redness around a cut, the swelling of a sprained ankle, and the heat of a fever. In these acute scenarios, inflammation is a hero—a necessary, life-saving response that fights infection and initiates healing. But […]
The Vascular Theory of Osteoarthritis Progression
For generations, the prevailing narrative surrounding osteoarthritis (OA) has been one of mechanical failure. We have visualized the knee joint as a tire that slowly loses its tread over miles of use, or a machine part that rusts and wears down with age. This “wear and tear” model suggests that cartilage degradation is inevitable, purely […]
How Blood Flow Contributes to Knee Pain
When we think about knee pain, especially the kind associated with osteoarthritis, our minds often jump to structural images: worn-out cartilage, bones rubbing against bones, or torn ligaments. We tend to view the knee as a mechanical hinge that has simply rusted or run out of oil. While these structural changes are certainly part of […]
What Are the Genicular Arteries?
The human knee is a marvel of biological engineering. A complex assembly of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, it is designed to withstand immense forces while providing the flexibility needed for everything from walking and running to jumping and squatting. When this intricate joint works as it should, we barely give it a second thought. […]