Knees and Shoulders
Take a Weight Off Your Shoulders
Rely on us for knee and shoulder pain treatment. Located in Manahawkin, NJ and servicing the surrounding areas
As joints wear out over time, some people may eventually need shoulder replacements. But that doesn’t mean you have to book surgery immediately. Rather than make this huge decision or just accept any pain you’re enduring, reach out to Advanced Radiology Solutions.
If your knees or shoulders are bothering you, you might experience other pain as well. Our treatments can help you manage pain so you have more time to consider other options.
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that relieves chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis. It's ideal for those who haven't found relief from medications or physical therapy. GAE reduces blood flow to inflamed areas, decreasing pain and inflammation. Talk to your doctor today to see if you qualify.
You may be a good candidate for this procedure :
If you are experiencing:
- Allowing underlying disorders to progress unchecked
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- A disruption in your sleep patterns
- An increased risk of further injury
- A decrease in your mobility or quality of life
Coming to us for a knee or shoulder treatment can delay the need for a replacement. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Post-Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Management
Enhancing Post-Operative Recovery & Pain Management
Introduction to GAE Post-TKR
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a highly effective procedure for managing severe osteoarthritis. However, some patients continue to experience post-operative pain, inflammation, and persistent swelling due to synovial hypertrophy and abnormal vascular proliferation. Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that can effectively address these concerns, offering improved recovery and quality of life.
Why Consider GAE Post-TKR?
- Reduces Post-Operative Pain: Targets abnormal blood flow contributing to inflammation and discomfort.
- Minimizes Fluid Build-Up: Helps manage persistent knee effusion and swelling.
- Reduces Risk of Infection: By decreasing inflammation and excessive fluid accumulation, GAE may help lower the risk of post-operative infections.
- Non-Surgical & Minimally Invasive: Performed via a small catheter, reducing the need for further surgery.
- Fast Recovery: Most patients resume normal activities within days.
The Science Behind GAE
GAE works by selectively embolizing (blocking) the abnormal blood vessels that contribute to post-TKR inflammation and pain. By decreasing synovial hypervascularity, the procedure alleviates chronic pain and reduces excessive fluid accumulation, helping patients achieve a more comfortable recovery.
Ideal Candidates for GAE Post-TKR
- Patients with persistent knee pain 6 plus weeks after TKR.
- Those experiencing prolonged knee effusion despite conservative treatments.
- Individuals who want to avoid additional surgical interventions.
Procedure Overview
- Outpatient Setting: Performed in an interventional radiology suite.
- Local Anesthesia: No need for general anesthesia.
- Short Procedure Time: Typically 1-2 hours.
- Minimal Downtime: Patients return home the same day.
Clinical Outcomes & Patient Benefits
- Studies have shown significant pain relief within weeks post-GAE.
- Reduction in the need for opioid medications.
- Improvement in overall knee function and mobility.
- Lowered risk of infection due to decreased inflammation and fluid retention.
For more information or to refer a patient for a consultation, call us at 732-608-2644 or fax us at 732-358-0472
Struggling with Frozen Shoulder? We Can Help!
If you're dealing with the stiffness, pain, and limited movement of frozen shoulder, you're not alone — and you don't have to live with it. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can make everyday activities like dressing, driving, or reaching overhead frustrating and painful. At Advanced Radiology Solutions Vein & Vascular, we specialize in innovative, minimally invasive treatments like Frozen Shoulder Embolization that target the root cause of inflammation and pain without surgery.
Our board-certified interventional radiologists use advanced imaging to perform a same-day outpatient procedure that restores mobility and dramatically reduces pain. Whether you're an athlete trying to get back in the game or simply want to regain your independence, we’re here to help you move freely again. Call us today at (732) 608-2644 to schedule a consultation at our Manahawkin, NJ location — and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again
Shoulder adhesive capsulitis (SAC), or "frozen shoulder," affects 2%-5% of the general population, is more common in women, and typically occurs between ages 40-60. It can be linked to conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, or result from shoulder injuries, fractures, or surgeries.
Frozen Shoulder is considered to be self-limiting, with three
traditionally described phases:
an initial freezing or painful phase,
a frozen or stiff phase
final phase of thawing or recovery.
Unfortunately, these phases can often last up to 36 months. In recent years, trans-arterial embolization (TAE) in patients with SAC arises as a therapeutic alternative, with the aim of blocking arterial flow theoretically responsible for the inflammatory status.
What to expect:
Minimally Invasive
TAE is a non-surgical outpatient procedure performed through a tiny incision, usually in the wrist or groin. Prior to procedure you may be asked to out an ice pack on your shoulder joint. You will be administered local anesthetic to numb the area at the incision site
Guided by Imaging
using X-ray guidance, a small catheter is navigated to the arteries supplying the inflamed shoulder joint.
Targeting Inflammation
Tiny particles are injected to block the abnormal blood vessels feeding the chronic inflammation in the shoulder.
Pain Relief & Mobility
Reducing blood flow helps decrease pain, swelling, and nerve irritation—improving range of motion over time.
Quick Recovery
Most patients go home the same day and begin to notice gradual improvement within weeks, with little to no downtime.
Our Clinicians will keep in close contact with you for follow up to make sure you remain pain free and get back to doing what you love most.