Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is any condition that affects the network of your blood vessels. Arteries and veins (blood vessels) are our bodies’ natural highways that circulate blood through arms, legs, and internal organs.
Vascular Diseases ranges from diseases of your arteries, veins and lymph vessels to blood disorders that affect circulation and can lead to severe disability and death.
You should contact your doctor if your knee hurts for no reason or if your knee pain is worsening.
1. What are the signs and symptoms of knee osteoarthritis?
The most common symptoms of Osteoarthritis include:
2. How is Osteoarthritis diagnosed?
Your doctor will diagnose Osteoarthritis with a physical exam and imaging tests such as X-rays, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or a CT scan.
You might need blood tests to rule out other conditions or issues that cause similar symptoms.
3. What are the treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
There is no cure for Osteoarthritis of the knee, but there are several treatments that may help relieve the pain and disability it can cause.Treatments include medicines, surgery and other procedures. The right option depends on things such as:
There are many types of surgeries and other procedures; however, after any type of surgery for arthritis of the knee, there is a period of recovery. Recovery time and rehabilitation depend on the type of surgery performed.
4. Is there a nonsurgical solution for reducing pain caused by Knee OA?
Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally-invasive procedure to reduce knee pain for patients with Osteoarthritis (OA).
GAE is performed through a small puncture in the groin. The specialist will insert a small catheter (a thin hollow tube) into the artery of the patient’s upper thigh and, using X-rays, guide the catheter to the arteries supplying the lining of the knee. Tiny particles are injected through the catheter into these arteries, reducing the blood supply. This, in turn, reduces the inflammation associated with Osteoarthritis, which reduces the pain.
The procedure generally takes between 45 and 90 minutes, and the patient can go home the same day. GAE blocks the blood flow in the inflamed areas around the knee.
GAE Benefits
5. How Do I Know If A Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) Procedure Is Right For Me?
This nonsurgical treatment is for patients :
An examination by our experts will determine whether or not you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.
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The ends of bones in your joints are capped in a layer of tough, smooth cartilage that cushions, lubricates and protects the ends of your bones. If the cartilage is worn down or damaged your bones rub together when you use that joint.
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If you have recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids or are experiencing symptoms like heavy bleeding or frequent urination, contact us for an appointment with our experts.
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Vascular disease is any condition that affects the network of your blood vessels. Arteries and veins (blood vessels) are our bodies’ natural highways that circulate blood through arms, legs, and internal organs.
