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Conditions and symptoms may have different causes and involve multiple medical specialties. At INI Hannover, they are assessed comprehensively and across disciplines. Our interdisciplinary medical culture combines specialized expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and individually tailored treatment concepts – including for rare and complex conditions.

A unique interdisciplinary medical culture combines specialized expertise and enables individually tailored diagnostics and personalized treatment.

Headache and facial pain may have neurological, vascular, musculoskeletal, or structural causes. At INI Hannover, targeted diagnostics and interdisciplinary assessment help identify the underlying cause as precisely as possible and form the basis for an individualized treatment strategy.
Conditions may include
migraine
cluster headache
tension-type headache
trigeminal neuralgia
atypical facial pain
cervicogenic headache
neuralgia
chronic headache syndromes
Involved Specialties:
Neurology Neurosurgery Neuroradiology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Back and neck pain may arise from intervertebral discs, spinal joints, nerves, muscles, or spinal instability. Differentiated clinical and imaging diagnostics form the basis for targeted conservative, interventional, or surgical treatment.
Conditions may include
low back pain
sciatica
neck pain
cervicobrachial pain
radiculopathy
facet joint syndrome
sacroiliac joint pain
chronic back pain
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Surgery Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Benign and malignant tumors of the brain and skull base are treated individually within an interdisciplinary framework. Highly precise microsurgical techniques, advanced imaging, and function-preserving surgical strategies allow even complex tumors to be treated with the aim of maximizing safety and preserving function.
Conditions may include
meningioma
glioma
glioblastoma
vestibular schwannoma/acoustic neuroma
pituitary tumor
chordoma
schwannoma
brain metastases
ependymoma
rare skull base tumors
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine Neuroradiology Neurology Neuropathology
Tumors of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and spinal column, as well as complex spinal deformities, require precise diagnostics and individually planned treatment. Preservation of neurological function and mechanical stability is a central objective.
Conditions may include
spinal meningioma
schwannoma
ependymoma
astrocytoma
spinal metastases
primary bone tumors
scoliosis
kyphosis
complex spinal deformities
Involved Specialties:
Spinal Deformity & Complex Spine Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Surgery Neuroradiology Neuro-Oncology Neuropathology
Degenerative changes of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine may cause pain, nerve compression, instability, and neurological deficits. Following comprehensive clinical and imaging diagnostics, conservative, interventional, and surgical options are individually assessed.
Conditions may include
disc herniation
spinal stenosis
foraminal stenosis
spondylolisthesis
osteochondrosis
facet arthropathy
myelopathy
adjacent segment degeneration
degenerative scoliosis
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Spinal Deformity & Complex Spine Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Disorders of cerebrospinal fluid formation, circulation, or absorption may occur at any age and cause a wide range of neurological symptoms. Specialized clinical and imaging diagnostics help determine the most appropriate individualized treatment, including shunt and endoscopic procedures.
Conditions may include
normal pressure hydrocephalus
obstructive hydrocephalus
communicating hydrocephalus
post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus
aqueductal stenosis
shunt dysfunction
CSF circulation disorders
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Neurology Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Disorders, tumors, and injuries of peripheral nerves may cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and loss of function. Clinical examination, neurophysiological diagnostics, and high-resolution imaging enable precise localization. In complex nerve injuries, direct nerve reconstruction may be complemented by functional secondary procedures designed to restore lost function.
Conditions may include
carpal tunnel syndrome
ulnar nerve entrapment
nerve injury
plexus lesion
schwannoma
neurofibroma
nerve compression syndrome
traumatic nerve lesion
nerve reconstruction
functional secondary reconstruction
tendon transfer
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Neurology Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas, vascular stenoses, and other complex cerebrovascular disorders are assessed interdisciplinarily. Microsurgical, endovascular, neurological, and imaging expertise are combined to develop an individually tailored treatment strategy.
Conditions may include
cerebral aneurysm
arteriovenous malformation
cavernoma
dural arteriovenous fistula
vascular stenosis
vascular occlusion
Moyamoya disease
stroke
arterial dissection
Involved Specialties:
Neurosurgery Neurology Neuroradiology
Epileptic seizures may have many different causes and require detailed neurological, neurophysiological, and imaging assessment. In drug-resistant epilepsy, surgical and other specialized treatment options may also be considered within an interdisciplinary setting.
Conditions may include
focal epilepsy
generalized epilepsy
structural epilepsy
drug-resistant epilepsy
epileptic seizures
unexplained episodes of impaired consciousness
Involved Specialties:
Neurology Neurosurgery Neuroradiology Neuropsychology
Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders are evaluated comprehensively using neurological and neurophysiological diagnostics. In addition to medical treatment, functional neurosurgical and neuromodulation procedures such as deep brain stimulation may be considered where appropriate.
Conditions may include
Parkinson’s disease
tremor
essential tremor
dystonia
atypical Parkinsonian syndromes
dyskinesia
spasticity
Involved Specialties:
Neurology Neurosurgery Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system may produce a wide variety of neurological symptoms. Diagnostics and treatment are based on clinical examination, imaging, laboratory and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and neurophysiological investigations.
Conditions may include
multiple sclerosis
neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
MOG-associated disease
autoimmune encephalitis
inflammatory neuropathies
myelitis
Involved Specialties:
Neurology Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation
Changes in memory, concentration, language, or other cognitive functions may have many different causes. Comprehensive neurological, neuropsychological, and imaging diagnostics allow differentiated assessment and individually tailored treatment.
Conditions may include
memory impairment
mild cognitive impairment
Alzheimer’s disease
vascular dementia
frontotemporal dementia
Lewy body dementia
concentration disorders
Involved Specialties:
Cognitive Neurology & Brain Health Neurology Neuropsychology Neuropsychiatry Neuroradiology
Dizziness and balance disorders may originate in the inner ear, nervous system, cardiovascular system, or musculoskeletal system. Close collaboration between different specialties enables comprehensive differential diagnosis.
Conditions may include
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
vestibular migraine
Ménière’s disease
vestibular neuritis
vestibular paroxysmia
bilateral vestibulopathy
balance disorders
Involved Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine Neurology Neuroradiology Internal Medicine Cardiology Neurorehabilitation
Hearing disorders may affect the outer or middle ear, inner ear, auditory nerve, or central auditory pathways. INI Hannover provides a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic spectrum extending to advanced implantable hearing systems.
Conditions may include
hearing loss
deafness
single-sided deafness
tinnitus
sudden hearing loss
otosclerosis
conductive hearing loss
sensorineural hearing loss
neural hearing disorders
Involved Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine Neurosurgery Neuroradiology Neurology
Diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses may significantly affect breathing, smell, and quality of life. Modern endoscopic, imaging, and allergological methods enable targeted diagnostics and individualized treatment.
Conditions may include
chronic rhinosinusitis
nasal polyps
deviated nasal septum
nasal obstruction
smell disorders
allergic rhinitis
recurrent sinusitis
Involved Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine Neuroradiology
Voice changes, laryngeal disorders, and swallowing difficulties may have local, neurological, or functional causes. Endoscopic and functional diagnostic techniques allow precise assessment and targeted treatment planning.
Conditions may include
hoarseness
vocal cord paralysis
voice disorders
laryngeal disorders
dysphagia
neurogenic swallowing disorders
Involved Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Medicine Neurology Neurorehabilitation
Degenerative, inflammatory, and structural disorders of major joints may cause pain and substantial functional limitations. Treatment ranges from conservative management to reconstructive procedures and modern joint replacement.
Conditions may include
hip osteoarthritis
knee osteoarthritis
shoulder osteoarthritis
degenerative joint disease
meniscal injuries
rotator cuff lesions
joint instability
hip, knee, and shoulder replacement
Involved Specialties:
Orthopaedic Surgery Neuroradiology Neurorehabilitation Anaesthesiology
Fractures and complex injuries involving bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves, and soft tissues often require interdisciplinary management. In addition to primary treatment, INI Hannover provides reconstructive and functional secondary procedures when significant deficits remain after severe trauma.
Conditions may include
bone fractures
joint fractures
complex limb injuries
trauma sequelae
nerve injuries
tendon injuries
ligament injuries
soft-tissue injuries
post-traumatic deformity
post-traumatic osteoarthritis
functional secondary reconstruction
Involved Specialties:
Orthopaedic Surgery Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery Neurosurgery Neurorehabilitation Neuroradiology
Plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery addresses complex injuries, loss of function, and soft-tissue defects involving the hand, limbs, and other body regions. The spectrum ranges from nerve and tendon reconstruction to tendon transfers, functional secondary procedures, and the treatment of complex wounds and defects after trauma, tumor surgery, or radiotherapy. The objective is to restore function, stability, and durable tissue coverage while also achieving the best possible aesthetic result.
Conditions may include
Dupuytren’s contracture
hand injuries
hand nerve injuries
tendon injuries
tendon reconstruction
tendon transfers
nerve injuries
nerve reconstruction
functional loss after nerve lesions
functional secondary procedures
soft-tissue defects
chronic wounds
wound-healing disorders
scar problems
defect coverage
flap reconstruction
microsurgical reconstruction
reconstruction after tumor surgery
reconstruction after radiotherapy
post-traumatic reconstruction
Involved Specialties:
Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Surgery Neurorehabilitation Neuro-Oncology Neuroradiology
Internal medical and cardiovascular conditions may significantly affect overall health and are particularly relevant in complex and surgical patients. Clinical examination, laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound, and cardiovascular assessment enable comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment.
Conditions may include
hypertension
cardiac arrhythmias
valvular heart disease
arterial and venous vascular disorders
cardiovascular risk conditions
metabolic disorders
Involved Specialties:
Internal Medicine Cardiology Neuroradiology
Chronic pain may result from an interaction of structural, neurological, and functional factors. Interdisciplinary assessment enables precise classification and individually tailored conservative, interventional, or surgical treatment concepts.
Conditions may include
chronic back pain
neuropathic pain
neuralgia
radicular pain
postoperative pain syndromes
complex chronic pain syndromes
Involved Specialties:
Neurology Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Surgery Neurorehabilitation
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