Lessons

    1. What inspired your passion for embolization, leading to a focus on GAE?

    2. How does genicular artery embolization treat knee osteoarthritis and which patients are the best candidates?

    3. How can GAE be integrated into orthopedic practices to treat knee pain while ensuring safety?

    4. What are the study design and objectives of the Genesis 2 trial for evaluating GAE in knee OA?

    5. How has your technique and choice of embolics evolved for MSK embolizations?

    6. Tell us about some of the challenges of performing GAE

    7. What are the future prospects and current research areas in MSK embolizations for conditions beyond knee OA?

    8. CME/CE Reflection: Module I

    1. What is the ideal patient for genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis?

    2. How did you establish your GAE practice and what data supports its efficacy?

    3. Tell us about your approach to GAE on the day of procedure?

    4. How has your choice of embolic materials evolved over time in MSK embolization procedures?

    5. Talk to us about expectations and avoiding complications for GAE

    6. CME/CE Reflection: Module II

    1. Case Studies Lesson 1- Genicular Artery Anatomy

    2. Case Studies Lesson 2- Lateral Compartment Pain and Diffuse OA Pain

    1. Is MRI necessary for selecting patients for GAE treatment

    2. MRI for synovial enhancement and femoral vs. pedal access

    3. Catheter selection and the value of cone beam CT in GAE

    4. GAE practice in the OBL, emphasizing quality equipment, techniques, and patient safety

    5. Embolization of abnormal vessels vs. painful side, and permanent vs. resorbable materials

    6. Particle size, permanent vs. resorbable embolics, and safety in embolization procedures

    7. Subjective pain scales versus objective functional and psychometric testing post-GAE

    8. Ideal follow-up duration in clinical studies, and need for more data

    9. Follow-up lengths, challenges, and practices in clinical studies and trials

    10. Any effectiveness in repeating GAE, patient selection challenges, and post-TKA pain management

    11. The necessity and challenges of obtaining sham data for treatment validation

    1. TREAT LIVE Genicular Artery Embolization Case 2024

About this course

  • 28 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content
  • Earn up to 3 CME/CE credits