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Technology/Techniques

Diagnostic neuroimaging

  • MRA/MRI, CT/CTA, PET scan, MR spectroscopy, MR myelography, intraoperative fluoroscopy

Ultrasound (Doppler)

  • Transcranial doppler, carotid doppler, duplex doppler studies

Neuronavigation

  • Image guidance, e.g., StealthStation Computer-Assisted Navigational System

Angiography suite

  • Intracerebral angiography with stereo capabilities
  • 3-D angiography

Spine technology

  • Implants, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty

Radiation oncology

  • XRT

Electrophysiologic studies

  • EMG (electromyography) and nerve conduction studies
  • EEG (electroencephalography)

Endovascular intervention

  • Intracranial thrombolysis, carotid endarterectomy
  • Intracranial embolization
  • Chemical angioplasty

Interventional pain management

  • Epidural, transforaminal, facet, focal, trigger point injections
  • Epidural pain pump
  • Dorsal column stimulation
  • Radiofrequency ablation