Interventional Neuroradiology
Our interventional neuroradiologists diagnose and care for patients with diseases, abnormalities or injuries of the spine, neck and head. Using advanced neuroimaging technology, including X-ray, MRI, CT and angiography, interventional neuroradiologists are often the first step in determining your treatment plan.
Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Our interventional neuroradiologists perform minimally invasive procedures to treat brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and compression fractures of the spine. They collaborate with neurologists and neurosurgeons as part of the diagnostic and treatment team, including the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid and vertebrobasilar stenosis.
In addition, Northwestern Medicine interventional neuroradiologists perform spine interventions, percutaneous and non-vascular procedures including:
- Treatment of painful lesions of the bony structures.
- Percutaneous treatment of vertebral compression fractures (vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty).
- Disk nucleoplasty and IDET (intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty), a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain.
- Epidural and selective nerve root injections.
We also provide comprehensive care for cerebrospinal fluid leaks and pulsatile tinnitus.
Meet the Team
Conditions
Northwestern Medicine’s interventional neuroradiologists treat disorders that affect blood vessels in the brain and spine.
Brain Conditions
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Brain Tumors
- Cavernous Aneurysm
- Cavernous Malformations
- Cerebral Aneurysms
- Cerebral or Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations and Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
- Dural Venous Sinus Pathology
- External Carotid Artery Aneurysm
- Head and Neck AVMs and Lymphatic or Venous Malformations
- Head/Neck Bleeding
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Hypervascular Tumors
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Venous Stenosis
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Intracranial Hypotension
- Intracranial Stenosis
- Nasal Bleeding
- Pulsatile Tinnitus
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Spine Conditions
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
- Degenerative Disk Disease
- Herniated Disk
- Intraspinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporotic Fracture
- Pain: Back, Chronic, Discogenic, Facial, Limb, and Neck
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal Compression Fractures
- Spinal Vascular Malformation
- Spine Tumors
- Vertebral Fractures, Including Osteoporosis
- Vertebrobasilar Stenosis
Conditions Affecting Both Brain and Spine
- Arteriovenous Fistulae
- Atherosclerotic Disease or Dissection Related Stenosis
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Dissection
- Carotid Stenosis
- Chronic Subdural Hemorrhage Management
- Head and Neck Bleeding
- Head and Neck Tumors
- Meningioma
- Vascular Malformations
Tests and Treatments
Our interventional neuroradiologists use the most advanced technologies to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain and spine, including minimally invasive techniques.
Tests
- Dynamic CT Myelography
- Dynamic Digital Subtraction Myelography
- Intracerebral, Subarachnoid, Subdural Hemorrhage Evaluation
- Lumbar Punctures: Spinal Taps, Fluoroscopy/CT Myelography
- Percutaneous Head/Neck and Spine Biopsies
Treatments
- Ablation of Head/Neck and Spinal Tumors
- Aneurysm Coiling and Stenting
- Brain AVM Embolization
- Brain Tumor Embolization
- Carotid Angioplasty
- Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting
- Coil Embolization/Flow Diverter Stent Treatment
- CT or Fluoroscopic Guided Spinal Epidural Steroid Injections
- Diagnostic Angiogram
- Dural Venous Sinus Stenting
- Embolization for Epistaxis or Head/Neck Bleeding
- Embolization of Middle Meningeal Artery
- Embolization of Vascular Malformations (AVM/AVF)
- Endovascular Embolization
- Epidural Blood Patch or Fibrin Glue Patch
- Functional Cerebral Cortex Mapping
- Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy/Drug Delivery
- Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Pain Management
- Percutaneous Sclerotherapy
- Spinal Cord AVM Embolization
- Spinal Embolization
- Spinal Embolization of Vascular Malformations (AVM/AVF)
- Tumor Embolization
- Vertebral Artery Stenting
Looking for a Second Opinion?
It's vital that you're comfortable with your treatment decision and have confidence in your doctor. For these reasons, a second opinion with another specialist can help you make smart treatment decisions.
What Is A Stroke?
A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.
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