Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is quickly emerging as a treatment option for knee osteoarthritis when other therapies have failed. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses the origins of GAE and how he employs it in his practice.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORGuerbethttps://www.guerbet-us.com---SYNPOSISDr. Ahmed, an interventional radiologist at the University of Chicago, shares details about the procedure, his journey in adopting it, and his thoughts on the current landscape of GAE. Topics include procedural techniques, patient selection, anatomical considerations, potential complications, and the importance of ongoing research in this field.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESBackTable INN Ep. 46- New Innovations in Treatment of PE: The Flow Medical Storywith Founders Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Jonathan Paul:https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/46/new-innovations-in-treatment-of-pe-the-flow-medical-storyBackTable VI Ep. 429- Tackling Upper GI Bleeds: Techniques and Tools with Dr. Osman Ahmed:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/429/tackling-upper-gi-bleeds-techniques-toolsBackTable VI Ep. 447- Exploring GAE: Clinical Insights & Outcomes with Dr. Mark Little:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/447/exploring-gae-clinical-insights-outcomesGEST MSK Conference 2025 (Paris):https://www.gestmsk.com/Okuno Y et al. Transcatheter arterial embolization as a treatment for medial knee pain in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (2014):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24993956/Little MW et al. Genicular artEry embolizatioN in patiEnts with oSteoarthrItiS of the Knee (GENESIS 1) Using Permanent Microspheres: Interim Analysis (2021):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33474601/Little MW et al. Genicular Artery Embolisation in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee (GENESIS 2): Protocol for a Double-Blind Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial (2023):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37337060/Correa MP et al.GAUCHO - Trial Genicular Artery Embolization Using Imipenem/Cilastatin vs. Microsphere for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2022):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35304614/Sapoval M et al. Genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis: Results of the LipioJoint-1 trial (2024):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38102013/