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Non-Surgical Knee Pain Care in Fargo

Living with ongoing knee pain from arthritis? Genicular artery embolization (GAE), a non-surgical knee procedure, may be an option for some people with knee pain and knee swelling that hasn't improved with other treatments. It's done in our outpatient clinic, usually with sedation rather than general anesthesia, so most patients go home the same day. Talk with our interventional team to see whether you're a candidate.

  • Outpatient procedure, performed in our clinic
  • No hospital stay and no general anesthesia
  • Done through a small access point in the skin
  • We verify your insurance benefits as part of your consultation

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Leading Fargo

Board-Certified Vascular Specialist in Fargo

Todd Reil, MD, Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Todd Reil, MD

Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon

Fellowship-trained vascular surgeon leading the new VIS Fargo clinic. Performs genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis alongside minimally invasive endovascular and open surgical treatment for vascular disease.

Why GAE

Why People With Knee Pain Consider GAE

  • A non-surgical, image-guided option for knee pain related to arthritis
  • Targets inflammation around the knee joint rather than replacing it
  • An option to consider when physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, or injections haven't provided lasting relief
  • Outpatient: most patients walk in and go home the same day
  • May help people who want to avoid or delay knee replacement surgery
  • Whether GAE is appropriate depends on your individual evaluation
Compare Treatments

GAE vs. Injections vs. Surgery

Recovery time

GAE 1-2 days
Injections None
Surgery 6-12 months

Hospital stay

GAE None - outpatient
Injections None
Surgery 1-3 days

Minimally invasive

GAE ✓
Injections ✓
Surgery ✗

Preserves cartilage

GAE ✓
Injections ✗
Surgery ✗

No overnight stay

GAE ✓
Injections ✓
Surgery ✗

Covered by insurance

GAE ✓
Injections Sometimes
Surgery Often, with prior authorization
✓ Board-certified vascular surgeon
✓ Thousands of minimally invasive procedures performed across VIS
✓ HIPAA-compliant intake forms
✓ Same-day outpatient procedure

Living with ongoing knee pain and knee swelling from arthritis can be wearing. Many people have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, or injections and are looking for another option before considering knee replacement surgery. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that some people in that situation choose to explore. It isn't right for everyone, and candidates are evaluated individually. Talk with our interventional team to learn more.

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West Fargo, ND 58078
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