Advanced, image-guided care for complex conditions of the brain, spine and blood vessels
Neurointerventional radiology offers highly specialized, image-guided treatments for conditions that affect the brain, spine and blood vessels. At Lahey Clinic in Burlington, our neurointerventional radiology team uses minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques to treat serious and complex conditions with precision.
These neurointerventional procedures often require only a small incision or catheter placed through a blood vessel. Compared with open surgery, this approach may mean less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
Neurointerventional radiology is a subspecialty of interventional radiology that focuses on disorders of the brain, spine and central nervous system.
A neurointerventional radiologist treats conditions involving:
Using real-time imaging guidance, specialists navigate tiny instruments through blood vessels to diagnose and treat disease. This approach is different from traditional open brain or spine surgery.
Neurointerventional radiology works closely with interventional radiology and diagnostic neuroradiology, but focuses specifically on neurological and vascular conditions of the nervous system.
Neurointerventional radiology treats a wide range of vascular and neurological conditions, including:
Each condition is carefully evaluated using advanced imaging to determine the safest and most effective neurointerventional treatments.
In this video, members of our Neurointerventional Radiology team explain who they are, what they do, and how they care for patients using minimally invasive techniques.
Neurointerventional radiology uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat complex conditions. Many neurointerventional procedures are performed through a small catheter placed in the groin or wrist and guided to the treatment area using imaging.
Minimally invasive techniques can often address conditions that are difficult to treat or are untreatable with open surgery. Each procedure is tailored to your condition and overall health. Your neurointerventional radiologist will explain what to expect and answer your questions before treatment.
Lahey is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center north of Boston.
This designation reflects the highest level of stroke care. Emergency neurointerventional treatments are available 24/7. Rapid imaging and treatment can help reduce brain damage and improve outcomes after a stroke.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of internationally renowned interventional neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons who closely work with neurologists, ENT physicians, and radiation specialists allowing us to encompass a wide range of expertise and treatment options for neurovascular diseases and minimally invasive percutaneous spine procedures. Our group is led by Timo Krings, Chair and Division Chief of Neurointerventional Radiology.
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Interventional Radiology Consultation Room
Interventional Radiology Procedure Room
Advanced MRI Imaging Technology
Neurointerventional Radiology Suite
Another View of Lahey's IR Consultation Room
The Division of Neurointerventional Radiology at Lahey brings together interventional neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons dedicated to advanced care, innovative research, and comprehensive education and training.
