Global Experts Visit JVI to Advance Genicular Artery Embolization
Joint & Vascular Institute recently welcomed two distinguished visitors who came to learn from and collaborate with Dr. Osman Ahmed and the JVI team. Their visits reflect JVI’s growing role in the clinical practice, research, and continued development of genicular artery embolization (GAE). From observing procedures firsthand to discussing an important U.S. clinical trial, both […]
New Study Shows Embolization Can Help Reduce Chronic Wrist Pain
Wrist pain can affect nearly everything you do. Opening a jar, typing, lifting a bag, turning a doorknob, or picking up your phone can become a reminder that the pain still hasn’t gone away. When rest, medication, therapy, splinting, or injections don’t provide lasting relief, the next step isn’t always clear. A new study published […]
Dr. Osman Ahmed Co-Authors New Expert Consensus on Genicular Artery Embolization
Joint & Vascular Institute is proud to recognize Dr. Osman Ahmed, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, for his contribution as a co-author of a newly published international expert consensus article on genicular artery embolization, commonly known as GAE. Published in CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, the article, “Genicular Artery Embolization for Chronic Knee Pain: Expert Consensus Recommendations on […]
Dr. Osman Ahmed Named First Author of SIR Position Statement on Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis
This one is personal. Our co-founder, Dr. Osman Ahmed, MD, FSIR, FCIRSE, has been named the first author of the official Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) position statement on Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis — published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) in July 2026. For those who have […]
From University Professor to Academic | Dr. Osman Ahmed’s Story
One year after leaving the University of Chicago, I found myself having a conversation with my father that I don’t think I will ever forget. My father is not someone who often talks about himself. Like many immigrant fathers, he is stoic, practical, and measured with his words. He worked hard, provided for his family, […]
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization and Toilet Phone Habits
Phones have changed the way people work, relax, and even use the bathroom. For many younger adults, a quick trip to the toilet now becomes ten, fifteen, or twenty minutes of scrolling through news, texts, videos, or social media. The phone itself is not directly causing hemorrhoids. The issue is the extra time spent sitting […]
Dr. Ahmed Partners with Global Embolotherapy Pioneer to Expand MSK Embolization Access Nationwide
Embolization for Hemorrhoids: Why, When, and How – Written by Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Patel
Hemorrhoid Embolization vs. Hemorrhoid Banding
Understanding Your Hemorrhoid Treatment Options Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can cause significant discomfort and affect your quality of life. When conservative treatments like dietary changes and topical creams fail to provide relief, it may be time to consider a more definitive solution. At Joint & Vascular Institute, we specialize in providing advanced, minimally […]
FDA Approved IDE Trial for Plantar Fasciitis Embolization (PFE) Now Enrolling
Joint & Vascular Institute is proud to announce participation in an FDA-approved Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical trial evaluating Plantar Fasciitis Embolization (PFE) for patients suffering from chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of persistent heel pain and affects approximately one million individuals in the […]