Podcast #93 · 27 Jan 2026
Genicular Artery Embolization: Insights & Techniques
- Shared Decision-Making
- Musculoskeletal Embolization
- Musculoskeletal Interventional Radiology (Musculoskeletal IR)
- Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Interventional Radiology (IR)
How is genicular artery embolization reshaping our clinical approach to patients with chronic knee pain? Dr. Rachel Piechowiak and Dr. Faraz Khan, interventional radiologists at IR Centers join Dr. Don Garbett in a deep dive into the current state of Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).
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Dr. Piechowiak and Dr. Khan provide a deep dive on the technical nuances of GAE, covering patient selection, access strategies, and key procedural techniques. The conversation also details complex case scenarios and how to tailor catheters and embolics to navigate challenging anatomy. The doctors then share their structured approach to post-procedure follow-up, underscoring the importance of setting realistic treatment expectations with patients. The episode closes with their perspective on the future of genicular artery embolization, emphasizing the need for robust long-term outcomes data to better define the role of GAE in chronic knee pain management.