Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment at M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group — minimally invasive treatment in Forest Hills, Queens & Great Neck, Long Island
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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee arthritis evaluation and treatment options including GAE for appropriate Queens patients

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Amir Salem, MD · April 28, 2026

About Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons adults in Queens search for knee pain treatment, orthopedic doctors, injections, and knee replacement alternatives. At M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group, patients receive a coordinated evaluation that considers joint degeneration, inflammation, walking capacity, prior therapy, injections, medical history, and whether a minimally invasive option such as genicular artery embolization may be appropriate. The goal is not to force every patient toward surgery. It is to match the level of treatment to the level of disease, symptoms, and functional goals. Patients from Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Flushing, Jamaica, Bayside, Great Neck, and nearby communities can be evaluated for conservative care, orthopedic management, pain management, and interventional radiology options.

Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment — what to expect

What to Expect

Your Visit, Step by Step

Your knee osteoarthritis consultation may include a physical exam, review of X-rays or MRI, discussion of pain triggers, stairs, walking distance, swelling, instability, and previous treatments. Your provider will explain whether the knee arthritis appears mild, moderate, or advanced and which options make sense before considering surgery.

Who Is This For?

Adults with knee arthritis, chronic knee stiffness, swelling, grinding, reduced walking tolerance, or pain with stairs who want a full treatment discussion in Forest Hills or Queens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis?
Common symptoms include aching, stiffness, swelling, grinding, reduced range of motion, pain after activity, and difficulty with stairs or longer walks.
Is GAE used for knee osteoarthritis?
Genicular artery embolization may be considered for selected patients with knee osteoarthritis pain driven by inflammation who have not improved enough with conservative care and are trying to delay or avoid knee replacement.
Do all knee arthritis patients need knee replacement?
No. Many patients manage symptoms with conservative care, injections, bracing, therapy, weight reduction, pain management, or minimally invasive treatment. Knee replacement is one option, not the first answer for everyone.
Where can I get knee arthritis treatment in Queens?
M&S evaluates knee osteoarthritis patients at the Forest Hills office and builds treatment plans across orthopedic, sports medicine, vascular, and interventional radiology care.

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Serving patients in:

Forest Hills / Queens · Rego Park · Kew Gardens · Flushing · Bayside · Jamaica · Elmhurst · Fresh Meadows · Jackson Heights · Great Neck / Long Island · Manhasset

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Schedule your knee osteoarthritis treatment appointment with M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group P.C. today.