Genicular artery embolization.
A nonsurgical, outpatient treatment for persistent knee osteoarthritis pain. No incision, no hospital stay.
Treating knee pain at its source.
In knee osteoarthritis, the lining of the joint becomes inflamed and grows extra small blood vessels. Those vessels feed the inflammation, and the nerves that travel with them drive much of the pain.
GAE closes off those abnormal vessels from the inside. A thin catheter is guided through the arteries to the knee, and microscopic particles reduce blood flow to the inflamed tissue while the normal blood supply to the knee stays intact.
Dr. Baheti is one of the most experienced GAE physicians in Washington State, with more than 150 procedures performed since January 2026.
Is GAE right for you?
From consultation to recovery.
We review your symptoms, past treatments and imaging, and talk through whether embolization is right for you.
Through a pinhole in the skin, a thin catheter is guided under live X-ray to the arteries feeding the inflamed tissue. Tiny particles slow that blood flow. You are awake but comfortable with light sedation.
You go home within a few hours, and we follow up to track your progress.
Lasting relief for most patients.
In clinical studies, about 70% of patients report meaningful pain relief lasting 1 to 3 years.
Relief often begins within a few weeks and continues to build over the first few months. GAE does not rule out other treatments later, including knee replacement.
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Take the next step for your knee.
Email us to schedule a GAE consultation with Dr. Baheti.