Genicular Artery Embolization: Embolic Material and Imaging Review Publisher



Rouzbahani M¹ ; Husnain A² ; Badar W³ ; Ahmed O⁴
Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology Published:2024

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative condition impacting numerous individuals globally. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) has emerged as an effective minimally invasive therapy for managing medically refractory OA-related pain in patients who are not eligible for surgery. This intervention works by disrupting the inflammatory and neoangiogenic pathways that contribute to pain. The efficacy of GAE has been demonstrated in various clinical trials, yielding promising results. This review aims to explore recent advancements in the embolic materials used during GAE, examining their properties and potential benefits. Additionally, it will describe the use of pre-, intra-, and postprocedural imaging-particularly magnetic resonance imaging and other modalities-to optimize GAE outcomes. © 2024 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.. All rights reserved.