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Follow-up lengths, challenges, and practices in clinical studies and trials

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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Lesson 23  •  15 Nov 2024

Follow-up lengths, challenges, and practices in clinical studies and trials

Course overview

This course caters to interventionalists aiming to expand their expertise in Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE). Led by renowned experts in the field, it covers a wide range of topics including GAE techniques and optimizing patient outcomes.

3.5 hours, 27 lessons

Lessons

Why Genicular Artery Embolization for OA? A look at the data with Dr. Mark Little



Lesson 1

What inspired your passion for embolization, leading to a focus on GAE?



Lesson 2

How does genicular artery embolization treat knee osteoarthritis and which patients are the best candidates?



Lesson 3

How can GAE be integrated into orthopedic practices to treat knee pain while ensuring safety?



Lesson 4

What are the study design and objectives of the Genesis 2 trial for evaluating GAE in knee OA?



Lesson 5

How has your technique and choice of embolics evolved for MSK embolizations?



Lesson 6

Tell us about some of the challenges of performing GAE



Lesson 7

What are the future prospects and current research areas in MSK embolizations for conditions beyond knee OA?





GAE: How I do it with Dr. Osman Ahmed



Lesson 8

What is the ideal patient for genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis?



Lesson 9

How did you establish your GAE practice and what data supports its efficacy?



Lesson 10

Tell us about your approach to GAE on the day of procedure?



Lesson 11

How has your choice of embolic materials evolved over time in MSK embolization procedures?



Lesson 12

Talk to us about expectations and avoiding complications for GAE





Genicular Artery Embolization Anatomy & Case Studies with Dr. Osman Ahmed



Lesson 13

Case Studies Lesson 1- Genicular Artery Anatomy



Lesson 14

Case Studies Lesson 2- Lateral Compartment Pain and Diffuse OA Pain





Controversies in GAE with Dr. Sid Padia & Dr. Osman Ahmed



Lesson 15

Is MRI necessary for selecting patients for GAE treatment



Lesson 16

MRI for synovial enhancement and femoral vs. pedal access



Lesson 17

Catheter selection and the value of cone beam CT in GAE



Lesson 18

GAE practice in the OBL, emphasizing quality equipment, techniques, and patient safety



Lesson 19

Embolization of abnormal vessels vs. painful side, and permanent vs. resorbable materials



Lesson 20

Particle size, permanent vs. resorbable embolics, and safety in embolization procedures



Lesson 21

Subjective pain scales versus objective functional and psychometric testing post-GAE



Lesson 22

Ideal follow-up duration in clinical studies, and need for more data



Lesson 23

Follow-up lengths, challenges, and practices in clinical studies and trials



Lesson 24

Any effectiveness in repeating GAE, patient selection challenges, and post-TKA pain management



Lesson 25

The necessity and challenges of obtaining sham data for treatment validation





TREAT LIVE GAE Cases at Mt Sinai



Lesson 26

Genicular Artery Embolization Live Case at Mount Sinai 2024



Lesson 27

Genicular Artery Embolization Live Case at Mount Sinai 2025

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