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BackTable / MSK / Podcast / Episode #94
Genicular Artery Embolization in Post-TKA Pain Management
with Dr. Rene Viso
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.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2026, February 10). Ep. 94 – Genicular Artery Embolization in Post-TKA Pain Management [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
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.
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
Resources
Dr. Rene Viso
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-viso-11a245132/
Genicular Artery Embolization for Persistent Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Initial Clinical Experience
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41320119/
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