Hip embolization (coxarthrosis)
Hip artery embolization to reduce pain related to symptomatic coxarthrosis.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background and indications
Hip osteoarthritis, like knee osteoarthritis, can be accompanied by inflammatory neovascularization. Embolization is under evaluation as an alternative for patients not candidates for or not wishing hip replacement.
Benefits
Potential pain reduction, minimally invasive outpatient treatment.
Procedure
A catheter is guided via the femoral artery to hip arterial branches. Areas of abnormal neovascularization are embolized. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Risks
Transient pain, femoral head necrosis (theoretical risk to monitor), hematoma.
Recovery and follow-up
Same-day discharge. As this is still a recent technique, close follow-up is established.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry