Ces radiol. 2026, 80(2):89-96 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/019

Genicular artery embolization: a new role for interventional radiology in the treatment of knee osteoarthritisReview article

Pavol Vigláš1, Patrik Matras1, Vojtěch Smolka1, Jan Svoboda1, Tomáš Novotný2, Jan Raupach3, Filip Cihlář1
1 Radiologická klinika, Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o.z., Krajská zdravotní a.s.
2 Ortopedická klinika, Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o.z., Krajská zdravotní a.s.
3 Radiologická klinika FN, Hradec Králové Korespondenční adresa:

Vigláš P, Matras P, Smolka V, Svoboda J, Novotný T, Raupach J, Cihlář F. Genicular artery embolization: a new role for interventional radiology in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis



Knee osteoarthritis is a limiting progressive disease with a clear impact on patients' mobility and quality of life. Patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis who do not respond to conservative approaches and are not suitable candidates for or do not wish to undergo total joint replacement currently have no other treatment options. Genicular artery embolization is a promising new interventional radiology method that aims to fill this gap in treatment. It may also be helpful for patients with chronic pain after total knee replacement who do not respond to conservative treatment.

Keywords: genicular artery embolisation, knee osteoartritis, pain treatment.

Accepted: March 15, 2026; Published: July 1, 2026  Show citation

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Vigláš P, Matras P, Smolka V, Svoboda J, Novotný T, Raupach J, Cihlář F. Genicular artery embolization: a new role for interventional radiology in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Ces radiol. 2026;80(2):89-96. doi: 10.55095/CesRadiol2026/019.
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