The embolization playbook is expanding. The question is: are you ready to use it? In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, host Dr. Ally Bahehi joins Dr. Mikin Patel and Dr. Osmad Ahmed from Joint and Vascular Institute in the greater Chicago area to discuss plantar fasciitis embolization; a newer MSK embolization technique, building from concepts and clinical pearls for genicular artery embolization (GAE).

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Ideal Patient for Plantar Fasciitis Embolization
02:14 - Workup, Imaging Needs, and the Reality of Insurance Coverage
03:53 - Benefits And Expectations
06:05 - Step By Step Procedure Walkthrough
11:29 - Pain Relief and Follow-Up Timeline
13:46 - GAE Case Setup
14:54 - Debating Access Strategy
15:54 - Crash Course in Genicular Artery Anatomy
19:08 - Minimalist GAE Toolkit Set-Up
22:32 - Time to Inject! The Wrap Up

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Resources

Dr. Mikin Patel
https://jointvascular.com/team/mikin-v-patel-md-mba/

Dr. Osman Ahmed
https://jointvascular.com/team/osman-ahmed-m-d-fcirse/