Relief From Knee Pain Without Surgery Is Now Available in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Millions of Americans suffer from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Now residents of Victorville and the entire Victor Valley living with this chronic knee pain have access to a minimally invasive alternative to knee replacement surgery.

Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists is offering Genicular Artery Embolization  (GAE), an outpatient procedure designed to reduce inflammation and relieve knee pain—without surgery.

“GAE offers meaningful pain relief for patients who want to stay active but are not ready, or are not candidates for knee replacement surgery,” says Dr. Pushpinder Sivia, vascular surgeon at Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists. “For many patients, the improvement can be life-changing, allowing them to return to daily activities with significantly less pain.”

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain and mobility loss among adults, often making everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of a car difficult. Traditional treatment options frequently include pain medications, steroid injections, or invasive knee replacement surgery—each with limitations and risks.

Dr. Sivia says that GAE offers longer-lasting results and other advantages over pain medications and other non-surgical procedures including:

• No incisions or implants

• Performed on an outpatient basis

• Patients can return to work and normal activity within one day

• GAE preserves the natural knee joint

GAE targets the underlying source of arthritis-related pain by reducing abnormal blood flow and inflammation in the knee. The procedure is performed through a tiny catheter and does not involve incisions, general anesthesia, or joint replacement.

The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and most patients are able to walk out the same day and resume normal activities shortly after treatment.

GAE is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare, IEHP, and most PPO plans, making it an accessible option for patients seeking non-surgical pain relief.

Empire Vein & Vascular Specialists serves patients throughout Southern California with locations in Victorville, the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire. The practice specializes in minimally invasive treatments for knee pain, varicose veins, and circulation-related conditions, offering personalized care focused on long-term mobility and quality of life.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit EmpireVein.com or call 1-800-KNEE-CARE.

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