Dakota Dunes, SD
Knee Pain Relief in Dakota Dunes — Without Surgery
A non-surgical, outpatient treatment for chronic knee pain. Same-day procedure. Covered by most insurance including Medicare.
- Outpatient — walk out the same day
- No hospital stay, no general anesthesia
- 90%+ of patients report significant pain relief
- Covered by most insurance, including Medicare
See if You Qualify
Takes under a minute. Our Dakota Dunes team will call you within one business day.
Dr. Laurich Explains This Gentle Procedure
Board-certified, vascular-surgery-trained.
Board-Certified GAE Specialists in Dakota Dunes
Chad Laurich, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and VIS founder. Certified by the American Board of Surgery in Vascular Surgery. Has performed thousands of minimally invasive vascular procedures.
Neal Khurana, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
Specializes in genicular artery embolization (GAE), uterine fibroid embolization, and prostate artery embolization. Sees patients at Dakota Dunes, SD.
Why Those with Chronic Knee Pain Are Choosing This Treatment First
- FDA breakthrough knee procedure relieves pain in 90+ percent of patients
- Targets pain at its source: inflammation
- Immediate and lasting pain relief without the need for injections or surgery
- Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare
- Walk in and walk out of the clinic the same day
- Return to daily activities much sooner than with surgery
- Lasting pain relief that can span up to 5 years
- Regain mobility and independence
GAE vs. Injections vs. Surgery
| GAE | Injections | Surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery time | 1-2 days | None | 6-12 months |
| Pain relief duration | Up to 3-5 years | 1-3 months | 15-20 years |
| Minimally invasive | |||
| Preserves cartilage | |||
| No overnight stay | |||
| Covered by insurance | Sometimes | High costs |
Recovery time
Pain relief duration
Minimally invasive
Preserves cartilage
No overnight stay
Covered by insurance
"Staff was great, made me feel comfortable. Dr. Laurich is great."
Jonas Merritt
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
At Vascular & Interventional Specialists we know that living with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis can be a frustrating journey. You may have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, or corticosteroid injections with only temporary relief. For many, the next step often seems to be major knee replacement surgery. But what if you're not ready for that, or not a good candidate?
For those caught in this difficult position, there is a new beacon of hope. This groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure is providing significant pain relief for patients who felt they had nowhere left to turn.
Visit Us in Dakota Dunes
345 W. Steamboat Dr., Suite 601Dakota Dunes, SD 57049