Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) at RIA Endovascular

Chronic knee pain affects millions of people, often making it difficult to enjoy daily activities or maintain an active lifestyle. For many, osteoarthritis (OA) is the cause of this pain. While joint replacement surgery has long been considered the standard solution, not every patient is ready—or eligible—for such an invasive procedure. That’s where Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) comes in.

At RIA Endovascular, our expert interventional radiologists offer GAE as an innovative, minimally invasive option to relieve knee pain and improve quality of life.

What is Geniculate Artery Embolization?

GAE is a cutting-edge, image-guided procedure designed to reduce inflammation and pain in the knee caused by osteoarthritis. Using advanced imaging, our physicians thread a tiny catheter into the arteries that supply the knee. Microscopic particles are then released to block the small abnormal blood vessels responsible for inflammation.

By reducing blood flow to these painful areas, GAE helps decrease inflammation, ease discomfort, and improve mobility—all without open surgery.

Benefits of GAE

• Minimally Invasive: No large incisions, just a small puncture, often in the wrist or groin.

• Quick Recovery: Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within a few days.

• Pain Relief: Many experience reduced knee pain within weeks, with results lasting months to years.

• Alternative to Surgery: An option for those who aren’t ready for knee replacement or who want to delay it.

Who is a Candidate for GAE?

GAE is ideal for patients who:

• Suffer from moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis.

• Have not found relief from medications, injections, or physical therapy.

• Want a nonsurgical solution to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Our team at RIA Endovascular will carefully evaluate your health history, imaging, and symptoms to determine if GAE is right for you.

Why Choose RIA Endovascular?

At RIA Endovascular, we combine advanced technology with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Our board-certified interventional radiologists are leaders in minimally invasive procedures and tailor every treatment to each patient’s needs.

We understand how debilitating chronic knee pain can be. With GAE, our goal is to help you return to the activities you love—without the downtime of major surgery.

Take the Next Step

If you’re living with knee pain from osteoarthritis and looking for alternatives to surgery, Geniculate Artery Embolization may be the solution.

Contact RIA Endovascular today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you get back on your feet.