Joint & Vascular Institute

This early study tests a new, minimally invasive procedure to treat chronic Achilles tendon pain in adults aged 25 to 80 who have not found relief from other treatments. Doctors will inject a temporary blocking agent into specific blood vessels near the tendon to reduce pain. The…

This early-stage study tests a procedure called lateral plantar artery embolization for people with long-lasting heel pain from plantar fasciitis. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels with a temporary agent can safely reduce pain. Ten adults aged 25 to 80 who have…

This study is collecting data from 1,200 adults with knee osteoarthritis who have not improved with standard treatments. Participants will receive a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) as part of their normal care. Researchers will track pain, quality of life, an…