Safety and Feasibility of Genicular Artery Embolization with Degradable Starch Microspheres for Knee Osteoarthritis: A One Year Experience and Preliminary Clinical Results

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• Safety of genicular artery embolization was confirmed, showing minimal adverse events over one year.
• Clinical results indicate effective pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis, measured through standard assessments.
• Assessment using degradable starch microspheres highlighted their role in the procedural success and safety.
• This innovative interventional technique may provide an alternative for managing chronic knee pain, pending broader validations.