Early Results of Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Relief of Chronic Shoulder or Elbow Pain Associated with Tendinopathy Refractory to Conservative Treatment

Transcatheter arterial embolization may be an option for relieving pain associated with chronic shoulder and elbow tendinopathy refractory to conservative treatment. The degree of angiographic enhancement might be a possible factor affecting the degree of pain relief after embolization.