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The Leaders in General & Vascular Surgery in Ocala

Surgical Specialists of Ocala choose to use minimally invasive techniques for conditions of the lung and chest wall whenever possible. We perform hundreds of minimally invasive procedures in Ocala and the surrounding aresas each year using video-assisted and robot-assisted approaches.

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GAE: Treatment for Chronic Knee Pain

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a sophisticated, minimally invasive procedure that targets the hypervascularity of the knee joint. In moderate to severe osteoarthritis, the joint lining creates excess blood vessels that fuel inflammation and nerve sensitivity. By gently reducing this blood flow, GAE mutes the pain signals at their source.

Key Benefits:

  • Outpatient Procedure: Performed in our Ocala office with no hospital stay required.
  • Quick Recovery: Return to light daily activities within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Significant Relief: Meaningful reduction in the deep, aching pain of osteoarthritis.
  • Preserves Future Options: Keeps the door open for future treatments or surgery if needed.
  • Repeatable Treatments: Can be safely performed again if symptoms recur over time.
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Not Sure if GAE Is Right for You?

Stubborn knee pain from osteoarthritis? Take our candidacy quiz to see if GAE could help. 

If you’ve exhausted conservative treatments like physical therapy and injections but aren’t ready for—or don’t qualify for—a total knee replacement, there is a middle path. Our candidate quiz is designed to help you understand your options and see if your specific type of knee pain is a match for the GAE procedure.

Vein Center North Florida

Comprehensive Vein Care

The Vein Center of Ocala uses the latest technology and least invasive procedures possible to repair and optimize the function of your veins. It’s not about vanity, it’s about vitality. What you see on the outside means correction is needed on the inside. The Vein Center of Ocala can help.

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