Episode # 94 • 10 Feb 2026
Genicular Artery Embolization in Post-TKA Pain Management
Can genicular artery embolization (GAE) relieve chronic knee pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA)? In this episode of BackTable MSK, Argentinian interventional radiologist Dr. Rene Viso joins host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to discuss the status of GAE in South America, patient selection criteria, procedural techniques, and the challenges of treating post-TKA patients with GAE.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - GAE in South America
03:57 - Patient Selection for GAE
13:18 - Procedure Techniques and Device Choices
23:54 - Challenges and Tips for TKA Patients Undergoing GAE
27:17 - Patient Follow-Up After Intervention
29:41 - Handling Treatment Failures
32:57 - Adjunctive Therapies for Post-TKA Patients with GAE
34:46 - Research Update: Dr. Viso’s Recent Publication on GAE in Post-TKA Patients
39:44 - Case Studies and Discussion
50:19 - Future Directions and Final Thoughts
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Dr. Viso also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and adjunctive therapies like genicular nerve blocks to improve patient outcomes. The episode concludes with a discussion on Dr. Viso's recent research and case studies, emphasizing the potential and complexities of GAE in managing chronic knee pain.
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