Investigation performed at Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran
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1Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Orthopedic Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis
A Comprehensive Review
Abstract
- »Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a promising treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis who are unresponsive to nonsurgical treatments and not yet candidates for surgery.
- »Current evidence supports the effectiveness of GAE in reducing pain and synovitis, with few reported major adverse events.
- »The cost-effectiveness and long-term results of GAE compared with other treatment options require further investigation.
- »Limitations of existing studies include small sample sizes, single-center trials, and lack of comparison between embolic agents and other treatments.
- »Future research should focus on larger, multicenter trials with longer follow-up periods and head-to-head comparisons with alternative treatment modalities to establish the role of GAE in the management of knee osteoarthritis.