Knee osteoarthritis · Greater Boston
Genicular Artery Embolization in Greater Boston
Quiet the knee pain. Keep your knee. Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided treatment that reduces inflammation-driven knee pain — without surgery, implants, or a hospital stay.
Treatment with Sahil Mehta, MD at The Vascular Care Group in Lowell, Massachusetts, serving the Greater Boston area.
~1–2 hrs
Outpatient procedure
Same day
Walk home after recovery
No implant
No incision or joint replacement
Weeks
Typical time to pain relief
Explore GAE
The science
Why abnormal blood vessels fuel knee pain, and how GAE interrupts the cycle.
02The procedure
Pinhole access, twilight sedation, and a step-by-step recovery timeline.
03Compare treatments
PT, injections, nerve ablation, GAE, and knee replacement side by side.
04Clinical evidence
Summaries of published studies on GAE efficacy and safety.
05Patient FAQ
Clear answers on candidacy, insurance, risks, and results.
06For providers
Diagnostic criteria and a simple referral workflow.
Who is GAE for?
- Knee pain from osteoarthritis lasting 3+ months
- Moderate-to-severe pain despite PT, medications, or injections
- Mild-to-moderate arthritis on X-ray (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1–3)
- Not ready for, or not a good candidate for, knee replacement
- Want to avoid or delay surgery
- Pain localized to the knee rather than hip or back
Wondering if GAE could help your knee?
Take the 2-minute WOMAC-based candidacy assessment.