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The Economic Times
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Doctors find new non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis patients that may relieve knee pain in weeks

Researchers of Columbia University have found a new treatment for osteoarthritis, a condition that has no cure. A minimally invasive procedure called knee embolization can provide a new hope to people suffering from knee osteoarthritis who are either not ready for knee replacement surgery or cannot undergo the operation. The treatment uses advanced imaging technology to block blood flow to inflamed areas inside the knee, helping reduce pain and improve movement without major surgery.

What is knee embolization and how does it work?

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