A Non-Surgical Option for Osteoarthritis Sufferers in North Texas
Are You Living with Chronic Knee Pain
If knee arthritis is affecting your ability to walk, exercise, or enjoy life and you’re not ready for a knee replacement – Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) at .Elite Minimally Invasive Specialists (EMIS) may be the solution you’ve been waiting for
If knee arthritis is affecting your ability to walk, exercise, or enjoy life and you’re not ready for a knee replacement – Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) at .Elite Minimally Invasive Specialists (EMIS) may be the solution you’ve been waiting for
l Performed under image guidance
l No stitches or general anesthesia
l Go home the same day
l Resume daily activities in days, not weeks
Why Choose GAE Over Surgery
No hospitalization or long recovery
Avoids risks of joint replacement
Scientifically proven to relieve pain and improve function
Ideal for patients not ready or eligible for surgery
“GAE is a game-changer for many patients struggling with knee arthritis but not ready for joint replacement”
Dr. Jay Patel, Interventional Radiologist at EMIS –
Who is a Candidate for GAE
You may benefit from GAE if you :
Have moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis
Have persistent pain despite medications or injections
Want to delay or avoid knee replacement surgery
How the Procedure Works
You may benefit from GAE if you :
A tiny catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the leg
Tiny particles are used to block inflamed knee arteries
The knee gets relief from inflammation – without cutting or implants
Average procedure time: 60–90 minutes
Most patients walk out the same day