Osteoarthritis can occur in anyone but is especially common if among people with history of:

Even without these conditions, it is still possible to develop osteoarthritis

Symptoms generally build up over time and include:

There are four categories of treatment for controlling symptoms and improving the quality of life in people with osteroarthritis.

• Exercise: Maintaining a healthy body weight and remaining active are important parts of preserving joint function. Low-impact exercises such as walking, hiking, biking, and swimming can be effective. Physical therapy can also help strengthen muscles and improve motion.
• Medications: Anti-inflammatory medications can be administered orally or by injection into the painful joint. Synthetic joint fluids commonly called viscosupplements are also available by injection.
• Procedures: Genicular artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure for providing immediate and long-term pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee by reducing blood flow to the lining of the knee.
• Surgery:Total knee replacement surgery is a safe and effective option for decreasing pain and function in most patients. This surgical procedure uses metal and plastic to resurface bone and cartilage damaged by arthritis

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) has become a new treatment option for millions of patients with OA over the last eight years.

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that treats knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It involves reducing blood flow to the knee’s lining, or synovium, to reduce inflammation and block abnormal blood vessels. GAE can provide immediate and sustained pain relief, and patients can usually return to normal activities within a couple of days.

Genicular artery embolization is increasingly recognized as a safe and effective treatment option for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and recurrent hemarthrosis after total knee arthroplasty.