Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is quickly emerging as a treatment option for knee osteoarthritis when other therapies have failed. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses the origins of GAE and how he employs it in his practice.

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This podcast is supported by an educational grant from:

Guerbet

https://www.guerbet-us.com

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Ahmed, an interventional radiologist at the University of Chicago, shares details about the procedure, his journey in adopting it, and his thoughts on the current landscape of GAE. Topics include procedural techniques, patient selection, anatomical considerations, potential complications, and the importance of ongoing research in this field.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

04:43 - Knee Osteoarthritis and Current Treatments

07:54 - Building a GAE Practice

13:23 - Tools and Procedure: Step-by-Step

25:05 - Post-Procedure Care and Complications

30:26 - Future of GAE and Other Applications

34:03 - Conclusion and Contact Information

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RESOURCES

BackTable INN Ep. 46- New Innovations in Treatment of PE: The Flow Medical Story

with Founders Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Jonathan Paul:

https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/46/new-innovations-in-treatment-of-pe-the-flow-medical-story

BackTable VI Ep. 429- Tackling Upper GI Bleeds: Techniques and Tools with Dr. Osman Ahmed:

https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/429/tackling-upper-gi-bleeds-techniques-tools

BackTable VI Ep. 447- Exploring GAE: Clinical Insights & Outcomes with Dr. Mark Little:

https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/447/exploring-gae-clinical-insights-outcomes

GEST MSK Conference 2025 (Paris):

https://www.gestmsk.com/

Okuno Y et al. Transcatheter arterial embolization as a treatment for medial knee pain in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (2014):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24993956/

Little MW et al. Genicular artEry embolizatioN in patiEnts with oSteoarthrItiS of the Knee (GENESIS 1) Using Permanent Microspheres: Interim Analysis (2021):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33474601/

Little MW et al. Genicular Artery Embolisation in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee (GENESIS 2): Protocol for a Double-Blind Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial (2023):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37337060/

Correa MP et al.GAUCHO - Trial Genicular Artery Embolization Using Imipenem/Cilastatin vs. Microsphere for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2022):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35304614/

Sapoval M et al. Genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis: Results of the LipioJoint-1 trial (2024):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38102013/