Genicular Artery Embolization: A Promising Treatment Option for Recurrent Effusion Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Selective genicular artery embolization (GAE) has shown promise as a minimally invasive treatment option for persistent symptomatic recurrent effusions (REs) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Purpose

We sought to investigate the radiographic and clinical success of GAE for RE after TKA.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of prospectively collected data on primary and revision TKA patients with RE, both hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic, who underwent GAE between 2019 and 2021 with a minimum of 6-month follow-up. All embolization procedures were performed by a single interventional radiologist. Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were collected prior to GAE and at 1, 3, and 6

SUBMITTER: Lutz RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520021 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature