Osteoarthritis of the Knee

 Osteoarthritis of  the Knee

If you’ve ever been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, you may have been told that anti-inflammatory medications, joint injections, or knee replacement is your only option. Much of the pain is due to inflammation from abnormal blood vessels in the knee.

Take a look at the common risks, predispositions, and signs/symptoms, then read up on some of the testing and procedures the Pulse Vascular Specialists can perform for you using comfortable,minimally invasive, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques:

Causes

Wear and Tear

Risk Factors

Age (Risk Increases with Age)

Sex (More Likely in Women)

Obesity

Joint Injuries

Repeated Stress on Joint

Genetics

Predispositions

Previous Knee Injury

Repetitive Stress on Knee

Family History of Osteoarthritis

Disease Symptoms

Knee Pain

Knee Stiffness

Knee Tenderness

Loss of Knee Flexibility

Grating Sensation in Knee

Knee Swelling

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Genicular Artery Embolization

Other services provided:

  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization
  • IVC filter placement/retrieval
  • Kyphoplasty for intractable back pain related to spine fracture
  • Full range of interventional radiological procedures available upon request