Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has marked a significant clinical milestone with the successful delivery of a pioneering new procedure at The Grange University Hospital – the first time it has been performed in Wales.
On 13 May 2026, specialists carried out a Transarterial Musculoskeletal Embolisation (TAME) procedure, an innovative, minimally invasive treatment for patients suffering with chronic hip pain, often linked to GTPS (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome).
The procedure was led by Dr Nimit Goyal, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, supported by a multidisciplinary team across the Health Board including Mr Dan Harding (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist) and Mr Dale Evans (Head of Business Development Innovation & Value) .
Speaking about the achievement, Dr Goyal said: “We are proud to have successfully delivered the first Embolisation for GTPS procedure in Wales here at The Grange University Hospital. This is an important step forward in expanding the range of minimally invasive treatments available to patients living with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
“I would like to thank the Health Board Innovation Group for supporting this project, as well as colleagues across the Executive Team, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Finance and Interventional Radiology for their collaboration and commitment.”
Several GTPS patients respond to conservative therapies. However, some of the patients have tried multiple conservative treatments such as oral pain killers, physiotherapy, shockwave therapy without much success. MSK Embolisation works by targeting the small arteries around the greater trochanter that contribute to inflammation and pain and offers patients an option for sustained pain relief. The introduction of this technique reflects the Health Board’s ongoing commitment to innovation and improving patient outcomes.
