Millions of Americans suffer from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Now residents of the Coachella Valley and all of Riverside County have an effective alternative to traditional treatments such as pain medications, steroid injections, or invasive knee replacement surgery&mdash;each with their own limitations and risks.
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), is an outpatient procedure designed to reduce inflammation and relieve knee pain without surgery. For many, <a href="https://empirevein.com/en/vascular-services/genicular-artery-embolization/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GAE</a> may provide the best treatment option for osteoarthritis of the knee.
Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists is the first provider of GAE in the Coachella Valley for knee osteoarthritis, one of the most common causes of chronic pain and mobility loss among adults.
<figure class="float-left"><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=600" id="GAE diagram knee.png" data-image="GAE diagram knee.png" srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=320 320w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=375 375w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=420 420w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=720 720w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260325/042922/gae-diagram-knee___25162921549.jpg?width=600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 325px) 320px, (max-width: 375px) 375px, (max-width: 420px) 420px, (max-width: 768px) 720px, 600px"></figure>GAE targets the underlying source of arthritis-related pain by reducing abnormal blood flow and inflammation. The procedure is performed through a tiny catheter and does not involve incisions, general anesthesia, or joint replacement.

"GAE offers meaningful pain relief for patients who want to stay active but are not ready&mdash;or are not candidates&mdash;for knee replacement surgery," says &nbsp;<a href="https://empirevein.com/en/our-team/dr-pushpinder-sivia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pushpinder Sivia,</a> vascular surgeon at Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists. "For many patients, the improvement can be life-changing, allowing them to return to daily activities with significantly less pain."
GAE typically takes less than an hour, and most patients are able to walk out the same day and can resume normal activities shortly after treatment.
Unlike traditional knee replacement surgery, GAE:
&bull; Requires no incisions or implants
&bull; Is performed on an outpatient basis
&bull; Allows return to work and normal activity within one day
&bull; Preserves the natural knee joint
GAE is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare, IEHP, and most PPO plans, making it an accessible option for patients seeking non-surgical pain relief.
Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists serves patients throughout Southern California, with locations in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Riverside, Victorville and the Inland Empire. The practice specializes in minimally invasive treatments for knee pain, varicose veins, and circulation-related conditions, offering personalized care focused on long-term mobility and quality of life.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit <a href="https://www.empirevein.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EmpireVein.com</a> or call 1-800-KNEE-CARE.
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