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Femia M, Valenti Pittino C, Fumarola EM, Tramarin M, Papa M, Giurazza F, Francioso AP, Fior D, Moramarco LP, Antonini G, Vercelli R, Cariati M. Genicular Artery Embolization: A New Tool for the Management of Refractory Osteoarthritis-Related Knee Pain. J Pers Med 2024; 14:686. [PMID: 39063940 PMCID: PMC11278466 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14070686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a prevalent cause of chronic pain and disability, particularly affecting women. While traditionally attributed to chronic wear and tear, recent evidence highlights multifactorial pathogenesis involving low-grade inflammation and neoangiogenesis. Current therapeutic options include physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, a subset of patients remain symptomatic despite conservative measures, necessitating the development of minimally invasive interventions. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) emerges as a promising option, targeting neovascularization and inflammatory processes in OA. This paper reviews the pathophysiological basis, patient selection criteria, procedural details, and outcomes of GAE. Notably, GAE demonstrates efficacy in relieving knee pain and improving function in patients refractory to conventional therapy. While further research is warranted to elucidate its long-term outcomes and compare it with existing modalities, GAE represents a novel approach in the management of symptomatic knee OA, potentially delaying or obviating the need for surgical intervention. Here, we synthesize the relevant literature, technical details of the procedure, and future perspectives. Moreover, the success of GAE prompts the exploration of transarterial embolization in other musculoskeletal conditions, underscoring the evolving role of interventional radiology in personalized pain management strategies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marco Femia
- Interventional Radiology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo Carlo, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo Carlo, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Complex Unit of Radiology, Department of Diagnostic, ASST Lodi, 26900 Lodi, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Department, AORN “A. Cardarelli”, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Sant’Anna Hospital, ASST Lariana, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo Carlo, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo Carlo, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Lin HY, Liang KW, Wang B, Lee CC. Challenges and complications and their management of the transarterial microembolization for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:3260-3270. [PMID: 37853172 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10328-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Transarterial microembolization (TAME) is an increasingly well-known novel and minimally invasive treatment option for painful chronic musculoskeletal diseases that is gaining popularity. Although the safety and effectiveness of TAME have been established, limited knowledge of intraarticular and musculocutaneous arterial anatomy may lead to challenges and complications. This article aims to present cases illustrating these challenges and complications, based on multicenter experiences and a comprehensive literature review. Furthermore, the article also provides preventive tips, solutions, and follow-up strategies to reduce the learning curve for interventional radiologists and facilitate familiarity with post-TAME follow-up images for diagnostic radiologists. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This article illustrates the intra- and post-interventional complications of transarterial microembolization (TAME) through detailed pictorial reviews, including how to distinguish them from normal angiographic findings. It provides strategies for their prevention, management, and follow-up, which can further improve clinical outcomes. KEY POINTS: • Transarterial microembolization for chronic musculoskeletal pain may result in intrainterventional challenges (IIC) and postinterventional complications (PIC), and their importance may be underestimated. • The intrainterventional challenges include microarterial perforation, arterial dissection, and catheter tip fracture, whereas postinterventional complications include tissue ischemia-related complications, puncture site hemorrhage, and arterial injury. • Being familiar with the intrainterventional challenges and postinterventional complications may help minimize the procedure risk and improve outcomes.
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- Hsuan-Yin Lin
- Department of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, No.1650 Taiwan Boulevard Sect. 4, Taichung, Taiwan, 40705, Republic of China.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 704, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Tungs' Taichung Metroharbor Hospital, Taichung, 435, Taiwan
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Lee SY, Lim WX, Wu KT, Wu CT, Huang CC, Chang CD. Short-term clinical outcomes of transarterial embolization for symptomatic hand osteoarthritis refractory to conservative treatment. Diagn Interv Radiol 2024; 30:65-71. [PMID: 37927038 PMCID: PMC10773178 DOI: 10.4274/dir.2023.232350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study aims to assess the short-term clinical outcomes and safety of transarterial embolization (TAE) for symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (OA) refractory to conservative treatment. METHODS The present retrospective cohort pilot study included nine patients who underwent TAE for symptomatic OA-associated hand pain in a single tertiary center between November 2022 and January 2023. The baseline and post-procedural OA-associated hand pain and function were assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Australian Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN). The use of conservative treatment and pain medications was also recorded. Post-procedural adverse events were evaluated according to the Society of Interventional Radiology classification. RESULTS Compared with the baseline, the overall VAS scores were significantly decreased at 1-week, 1-month, 3-months, and 6-months after TAE (76 ± 15 mm versus 34 ± 18 mm, P < 0.001; 32 ± 11 mm, P < 0.001; 21 ± 15 mm, P < 0.001; 18 ± 19 mm, P = 0.002). Similarly, improvement in the mean total AUSCAN scores (22.0 ± 10.0 versus 13.2 ± 6.6, P = 0.007; 14.11 ± 7.3, P = 0.004; 9.8 ± 6.8, P = 0.004; 9.3 ± 7.4, P = 0.011) were documented. The use of other conservative treatment methods also gradually decreased. There were no severe adverse events reported during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION TAE is a feasible and safe treatment method for symptomatic hand OA refractory to conservative treatment. This minimally invasive procedure effectively relieves debilitating OA-associated joint pain and restores hand function with a durable treatment effect.
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- Sieh-Yang Lee
- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Liang KW, Wang B, Huang HH, Tsao TF, Tyan YS, Wang PH. Effectiveness and Safety of Intra-arterial Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium Infusion for Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis-Related Interphalangeal Joint Pain. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:1485-1492.e1. [PMID: 37295555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intra-arterial imipenem/cilastatin sodium (IPM/CS) infusion for painful interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis (OA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-eight patients with interphalangeal joint OA who underwent intra-arterial IPM/CS infusion were retrospectively evaluated. Intra-arterial infusions were performed via percutaneous wrist arterial access. The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Functional Index for Hand Osteoarthritis (FIHOA), and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale scores were assessed at intervals of 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. Clinical success was evaluated based on PGIC. RESULTS All patients were followed up for at least 6 months after treatment. Of them, 30 and 6 patients were followed up for 12 and 18 months, respectively. No severe or life-threatening adverse events were encountered. The mean NRS score was 6.0 ± 1.4 at baseline, which significantly decreased to 2.8 ± 1.4, 2.2 ± 1.9, and 2.4 ± 1.9 at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment, respectively (all P < .001). The mean NRS scores were 2.8 ± 1.7 and 2.9 ± 1.9 at 12 and 18 months, respectively, in the remaining patients. The mean FIHOA score significantly decreased from 9.8 ± 5.0 at the baseline to 4.1 ± 3.5 at 3 months (P < .001). The mean FIHOA score was 4.5 ± 3.3 at 12 months in the remaining 30 patients. The clinical success rates based on PGIC at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months were 62.1%, 77.6%, 70.7%, 63.4%, and 50.0%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Intra-arterial IPM/CS infusion is a potential treatment option for interphalangeal joint OA refractory to medical management.
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- Keng-Wei Liang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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