A simple, yet effective procedure can help you find relief from osteoarthritis of the knee today. Non-surgical treatment, and home the same day.
What is Osteoarthritis of the knee?
Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage in the knee joint deteriorates, leading to bone-on-bone contact and resulting in discomfort, stiffness, and occasional swelling. Although a permanent cure for knee osteoarthritis does not currently exist, Genicular Artery Embolization offers a viable solution by effectively slowing its progression and alleviating associated symptoms.
Symptoms
Symptoms of osteoarthritis can often develop over time. Signs and symptoms or osteoarthritis can include:
Pain
Affected joints might hurt during or after movement or exercise.
Loss of Flexibility
You might not be able to move through your whole range of motion.
Swelling
This can be caused by soft tissue inflammation around the joint.
Grating Sensation
You might feel as if your joint is grinding against bone, or hear popping and cracking.
Genicular Artery Embolization
What is GAE?
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) represents an innovative treatment for individuals suffering from symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) by targeting the excessive blood flow in the synovial arteries. Its objective is to alleviate pain associated with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis that has not responded to conventional conservative therapies. Extensive clinical research has demonstrated the efficacy and long-lasting benefits of this method, while maintaining a satisfactory level of safety.
How is the GAE done?
GAE is an outpatient procedure performed under moderate sedation. It typically lasts one to two hours. Using X-ray guidance, our physicians insert a small catheter into the artery of the upper thigh, directing it to the knee lining's blood supply arteries. Through the catheter, tiny particles are injected, reducing blood supply and subsequently diminishing inflammation and pain related to osteoarthritis.
Treatment
What is the advantage?
Pain reduction exceeding 50% at the three-year mark
Minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure
Completion within one hour
Extremely low risk of complications (almost zero occurrence)
Does not hinder the possibility of future supplementary treatments
Substantially prolongs the time before knee replacement becomes necessary
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) presents a non-surgical treatment option for individuals experiencing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This alternative is suitable for patients who have not found relief through conservative therapies like anti-inflammatory medications or knee injections. Furthermore, GAE is a viable choice for those who prefer not to undergo knee replacement surgery or are deemed ineligible for it.
The following conditions make for a good candidate for GAE:
Age: 40-80 years
Moderate to severe knee pain
Osteoarthritis based on x-ray, but without bony deformity/sclerosis
Local knee tenderness
Resistant/failed conservative treatment (NSAIDS/PT/joint injection)
The following conditions may disqualify a patient as a candidate for GAE:
Current or previous history of cigarette smoking
Advanced arthritis based on x-ray
Infection or malignancy
Good candidate for knee replacement surgery
Leading Physicians
Meet our Doctors
Top Dallas physicians in one of the top-tier facilities in the nation. Find out first-hand what makes our physicians and facility so special.
Dr. Travis Allen Van Meter
MTVIR Founder and Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Travis Van Meter has been practicing interventional radiology in Dallas for more than 21 years. Board certified in diagnostic radiology and fellowship trained in interventional radiology.
Dr. Matthew Eric Anderson
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Matthew Anderson is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He has practiced Interventional Radiology since 2006.
What do Patients Say
Testimonials
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Dr. Van Meter and his staff were excellent and so caring during my fibroid embolization procedure! They do treat you like royalty. I was so very nervous and when I entered the office the nurse and the entire staff were so great! After my procedure they checked on me constantly and cared for me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Rachel Robbins
MTVIR Patient
Our Facility
Where are we located?
Dr. Van Meter and MTVIR have built one of the top IR facilities in the DFW area! No more dealing with the hospital fuss, we perform the initial consult, the surgery, and post-op in our very own state-of-the-art clinic right here in Dallas, TX.
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