Genicular Artery Embolization to Treat Osteoarthritis

Описание: Osteoarthritis is the result of wear and tear to the knee sometimes following a trauma. Dr. Keith Pereira discusses a new treatment for pain relief that is less invasive than knee surgery called genicular artery embolization. GAE is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the blockage of blood bloodflow to the affected area decreasing inflammation. More information at https://ssmhealth.com

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