Ep. 94 Genicular Artery Embolization in Post-TKA Pain Management with Dr. Rene Viso

Can genicular artery embolization (GAE) relieve chronic knee pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA)? In this episode of BackTable MSK, Argentinian interventional radiologist Dr. Rene Viso joins host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to discuss the status of GAE in South America, patient selection criteria, procedural techniques, and the challenges of treating post-TKA patients with GAE. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Viso also highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and adjunctive therapies like genicular nerve blocks to improve patient outcomes. The episode concludes with a discussion on Dr. Viso's recent research and case studies, emphasizing the potential and complexities of GAE in managing chronic knee pain. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction02:02 - GAE in South America03:57 - Patient Selection for GAE13:18 - Procedure Techniques and Device Choices23:54 - Challenges and Tips for TKA Patients Undergoing GAE27:17 - Patient Follow-Up After Intervention29:41 - Handling Treatment Failures32:57 - Adjunctive Therapies for Post-TKA Patients with GAE34:46 - Research Update: Dr. Viso’s Recent Publication on GAE in Post-TKA Patients 39:44 - Case Studies and Discussion50:19 - Future Directions and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Dr. Rene Visohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-viso-11a245132/ Genicular Artery Embolization for Persistent Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Initial Clinical Experiencehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41320119/