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Knee Arthrocentesis in Adults
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Genicular artery embolization in knee osteoarthritis: Rationale, evidence, and perspectives for rheumatologic
Christian Hubert Roux1, Jean-François Gonzelez2, Jacques Sedat2
1Rheumatology Department, CHU de Nice, University cote d'Azur, Nice, France.
Joint Bone Spine
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) may help some knee osteoarthritis patients with inflammation and pain. However, evidence is mixed, showing a significant placebo effect, and its role in advanced disease is limited.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Interventional Radiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Knee osteoarthritis is a whole-organ disease involving synovial inflammation and neurovascular changes.
- These factors significantly contribute to pain and functional decline in patients.
- Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a novel intervention for knee osteoarthritis refractory to conservative treatments.
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