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At South Florida Vascular Associates, our team is thrilled to provide GAE to the residents of Atlantis and the surrounding communities. If you’re struggling with knee pain and osteoarthritis, GAE can help you finally get rid of your pain and allow you to live a full life. Schedule a consultation today to get started.
About Atlantis, FL
Atlantis is a city in Palm Beach County in southern Florida and is part of the Miami metropolitan area. It’s also a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. It has a population of around 2,000 people and a median income of approximately $97,000. The city is primarily known for its many golf courses, including Atlantis Country Club and the Lost City Golf Club. Atlantis is close to Lake Worth Beach, the Cultural Council, Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, and the Lake Worth Playhouse. The city is the perfect place for families and is only 45 minutes (40 miles) from Fort Lauderdale and an hour away from Miami. It makes it the perfect place to live for those who need to commute around southern Florida.
What is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)?
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that can reduce and erase chronic knee pain that is caused by conditions like osteoarthritis. The procedure is done under local anesthesia and involves your provider guiding a catheter to the arteries that supply the knees with blood. Tiny particles are then injected into the catheter to block abnormal blood flow to the knee. This will help reduce pain and inflammation of the knee joint.
The GAE procedure takes 60 to 90 minutes and allows our patients to achieve pain relief without the need for surgery. And because it’s minimally-invasive, you can return home the same day as the procedure.
Who is a Candidate for Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis?
Good candidates for GAE are typically patients who are struggling with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis. It’s also perfect for those who haven’t seen significant results from physical therapy, joint injections, and pain medication. On top of that, there are specific criteria we follow to determine if this is the right procedure for your needs.
Ideal Candidates for GAE in Atlantis Are:
- In good overall health
- Have realistic expectations of treatment
- Looking for an alternative to knee surgery
- Have moderate to severe knee pain
- Over the age of 40
GAE Procedure Benefits
Some of the benefits you can expect with GAE in Atlantis include the following:
- Pain relief: One of the greatest benefits of GAE is the pain relief you’ll experience. With less pain and inflammation, you’ll have a fuller range of motion and a better quality of life.
- Outpatient procedure: Because GAE is minimally-invasive, it means you can be in and out of our office and back home within a few hours.
- Quick recovery time: Compared to invasive knee replacement surgery, you’ll have a much shorter recovery time with GAE. Most patients return to their normal activities within a week.
- Lasting results: You can expect to enjoy your pain relief for two years or more.
Schedule a Consultation
Don’t spend another day struggling with knee pain. With the help of our team at South Florida Vascular Associates, you can finally find the relief you deserve. Take the first step and schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form.
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Dr. William Julien, MD, is a nationally recognized, board-certified vascular interventional physician and President of South Florida Vascular Associates, known for advancing minimally invasive, outpatient vascular care. Trained at top institutions and fellowship-trained in interventional radiology, he brings deep expertise to the treatment of complex conditions including abdominal aortic aneurysm, PAD, BPH, uterine fibroids, and venous disease. A former chief and director of interventional radiology for multi-hospital systems, Dr. Julien is actively involved in device trials, national endovascular education, and leadership within major professional societies. He also pioneered one of the nation’s first advanced outpatient endovascular surgery suites, reinforcing his role as an innovator shaping the future of vascular intervention.