What are my knee osteoarthritis treatment options?

When the pain is mild to moderate, physicians often prescribe medications, physical therapy, gel injections or corticosteroid injections to manage the pain. Total knee replacement surgery is considered the gold standard treatment for severe knee osteoarthritis. However, not all patients are able—or willing—to undergo this major form of surgery, and the subsequent painful recovery and lengthy physical therapy required to regain function. Alternatively, treating this chronic pain with a lifelong medication regimen may not be practical and comes with its own health risks.

Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis

Today there is a new treatment option. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a new, minimally invasive procedure meant to “fill the gap” between medication and total knee replacement surgery. If you have osteoarthritis in one or both knees, don’t wait! It’s important to know your treatment options before surgery becomes your only option.

North Star Vascular & Interventional offers GAE, a minimally invasive, outpatient alternative to ongoing medication regimens or surgical treatments such as total knee replacement surgery.

Ok. So, first off, awesome crew.

From consultation to day of, I was given clear explanations, my questions were answered. Moe was awesome at checking me in. Kelly, Sandra and Sarah are super pleasant and comforting nurses. They made sure I was comfortable, (played my favorite music) had assuring words and made sure that I knew and understood everything they were doing. Andy, the PA, was very knowledgeable and answered my questions clearly and precise. Dr. Astani was wonderful.

I got the best treatment from North Star.

EGO D

Dr. Golzarian, thank you for the very good procedure you did to treat my knee osteoarthritis, when all the other doctors wanted to give me an artificial knee because of the advanced osteoarthritis. You gave me the hope of walking again without pain after two hours of performing GAE on my knee. I am 80 years old. I am old, for the first time in six years, I was able to walk again without pain after the procedure, I was able to go up and down the stairs. For this reason, while thanking and appreciating you and your skilled colleagues, I want you to know that I am always grateful to you. Thank you.

Anonymous

My mom has so much relief after having her procedure and is scheduled for the left knee. Great service!

DeAndrey H

[After PAE] to treat my enlarged prostate, I can go hours now without going to the bathroom. I don’t get up at night to pee anymore. Guys, you’ve got to try this! It really works!

Mark R.

My experience was wonderful. The team was elite that’s for sure. And painless and quick!!

Jeff H

After GAE on my left knee I now can go and walk around the store with my family, I haven’t done that in years. Something as simple as stepping over a curb is possible now and without pain. I can’t wait to have my second knee done!

Anonymous

Excellent experience, knowledgeable and caring staff! Feels like they turned back the clock 5+ years on my knee!

Mary J

Totally painless and with no bleeding or other complication. Had the desired outcome and highly recommended prostatic artery embolization for BPH and as my urologist observed Dr. Golzarian is the most experienced interventional radiologist for doing this procedure in this country.

Rolf E

I definitely am glad that I gave them my trust to provide me with the amazing experience that I had when I came in to have my procedure done I was very concerned because I have extreme vertigo that has been disregarded by previous medical professionals. That did not happen whatsoever when I came in for my procedure with North Star Vascular! When I was speaking with my prep team over the phone, she made sure that she was able to provide the best care for me. And they did. Throughout the prepping and the procedure they were attentive, accommodating, and the most caring team I have ever dealt with. I can’t wait for my follow-up visit so we can schedule my other knee procedure. I went from a resting level pain of eight in my right knee, which is the worst or actually was the worst to a resting pain of zero I can climb stairs, I can walk , literally pain-free and that was the second day after surgery. I feel strongly that you can put your trust into North Star Vascular and Dr. Golzarian and his team! I can’t stress enough the amazement and delight to be pain free! Take a chance—-you won’t regret it!

K FEIST

The GAE procedure helped a lot. I have less knee pain and can enjoy being myself again. I had a great experience [with North Star], and I look forward to getting my right knee done!

Paul R.

Knee Pain: Knee Osteoarthritis

What are my knee osteoarthritis treatment options?

Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis

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