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People live with Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis-related knee pain can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. Accessing treatment shouldn’t be. Emage Joint Centers is changing the narrative around joint care by offering cutting-edge, minimally invasive genicular artery embolization (GAE) treatments in the comfort of true outpatient environments. Find out how we can help you achieve lasting relief.
A Thoughtful
Approach to Joint Care
When seeking knee pain treatment, you deserve to work with a team that listens, understands and provides you with the information and support you need to make the right care decisions for you. With the help of Emage’s expert team, you’ll be able to move forward with confidence.
Our Approach
- Education-Centered Consultations
- Comprehensive Candidacy Reviews
- Clear, Transparent Treatment Discussions
- Respect for Personal Preferences
Mission & Vision
Better Options.
Better Lives.
Keep Moving.
We envision a world where chronic joint pain doesn’t impede an active life. Through genicular artery embolization, we provide a targeted, non-surgical path to relief, helping people reclaim their mobility and live the active life they deserve.
Mission Statement
We expand access to GAE, delivering expert, patient-centered care that halts the cycle of inflammation. By using advanced imaging to treat pain at its vascular source, we provide a minor, outpatient alternative that returns patients to their lives faster.
Why Patients
Trust Emage Joint Centers
Patients First, Always
Emage recognizes your journey with knee pain is unique, and we’re committed to listening, understanding and recommending a treatment that aligns with your goals.
Joint-Preserving Care
Minimally invasive GAE is designed to help you achieve relief without knee replacement. By keeping the joint intact, you also keep future treatment options open.
Calmer Outpatient Experiences
Emage believes your joint care experience should feel more personal than a hospital. Our outpatient care centers are designed with comfort and convenience in mind.
Faster Return to Movement
Most people can resume their daily lives within a few days of their GAE treatment, and many often report noticeable pain relief within a week of their procedure.
Joint Care
Expertise You Can Rely On
Joint Care
Expertise You Can Rely On
When you work with Emage Joint’s interventional radiologists, you can trust you’ll receive exceptional care grounded by a culture of thoughtful compassion and expert guidance. Rest assured that from the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll be met by a team that treats you as an individual, not a case. Your satisfaction and comfort are our priorities throughout your treatment journey.
Schedule a ConsultA Smoother Path
To Knee Pain Relief
Emage takes a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating knee osteoarthritis, and we strive to make the path to better mobility simple, comfortable and clear for each patient.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Meet with one of our interventional radiologists in our offices or via telehealth. We’ll discuss your medical history, symptoms, prior therapies and treatment goals, which can help us make a decision about the treatment approach that’s best for you.
Step 2: Imaging & Treatment Recommendations
We’ll use advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, such as X-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds, to get a clear picture of the extent of your knee osteoarthritis. Based on these findings and your medical history, we may recommend GAE treatment to help you achieve better, lasting pain relief.
Step 3: Treatment Day
GAE treatments can be performed in the comfort of our fully equipped outpatient offices. There’s no need for a hospital, and you’ll only need local anesthesia or sedation for the procedure.
During your treatment, we’ll use advanced imaging to guide a small catheter to the arteries supplying blood to inflamed areas of the knee. We’ll deliver tiny particles through the catheter and into the artery to reduce abnormal blood flow and inflammation. The catheter is then removed, and the patient is monitored for a few hours before going home later in the day.
Step 4: GAE Recovery
Following the GAE treatment, most people resume their normal daily activities quickly, often within 48 hours and without the need for extensive rehab. Patients often report substantial pain relief within a few days of their procedure.
Throughout the GAE treatment and recovery process, Emage’s team will be there to support, assist and answer any questions. We’ll also equip you with tips and resources to help you continue to manage knee health following your treatment.
Insurance & Cost Transparency
Throughout your care experience with Emage Joint Centers, you can expect transparency, consistency and clear guidance about insurance and billing matters. Our team is always here to answer any questions, hand prior authorization requests and referrals and advise you on cost obligations.
Insurance Coverage for GAE
Insurance coverage and costs for GAE treatment and related diagnostic tests varies from policy to policy. Emage Joint Centers is in-network with multiple insurance carriers, including Medicare, and we’re happy to verify your insurance before your first visit. Contact our billing team to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to relieve osteoarthritis-related knee pain without surgery?
There are a variety of ways you may be able to relieve osteoarthritis-related knee pain without joint replacement or another full surgery. Temporary measures may include supportive shoes, knee braces, physical therapy, medication and pain-relief injections. Minimally invasive treatments, like genicular artery embolization (GAE) are another solution for knee pain, and they’re often a good middle ground between surgery and medication.
What is the best treatment for osteoarthritis-related knee pain?
Everyone’s experience with osteoarthritis is different, and the best treatment for one person may be different for another. Treatment options also tend to vary based on the severity and extent of the condition.
When you visit Emage Joint Centers, we’ll conduct a thorough review of your condition and medical history to develop a treatment recommendation. We’ll also carefully discuss your health goals and the details of different treatment options. That way, you can make the care decision that’s best for you.
Do I need a referral to visit Emage Joint Centers?
Referral requirements for Emage Joint Centers vary depending on your insurance policy. The best way to find out whether you need a referral is to schedule an initial consultation with our office. We’ll be happy to collect your insurance information and handle any referral needs and other insurance matters at that time.
You Have Options.
With Emage
Contact Emage Joint Centers today to schedule a consultation and learn about your treatment options.