Neurosurgery Fundamentals
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Neurosurgery Fundamentals

  1. 599 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Neurosurgery Fundamentals

About this book

A Portable, Reader-Friendly Source of Knowledge for Neurosurgical Trainees

Neurological surgery is a complex, highly selective specialty, so navigating a huge array of neurosurgical information can be overwhelming for medical students and residents. Neurosurgery Fundamentals, Second Edition by Nitin Agarwal is a portable reference that enables swift assimilation of neurosurgical care essentials. Pivotal elements of the book include: the roadmap to a career in neurosurgery and advice from the masters, featuring invaluable resources and insights from prominent neurosurgeons. Like the widely acclaimed prior edition, this indispensable textbook simplifies complex concepts without sacrificing depth, thereby enhancing understanding of the core principles and practices of neurosurgery.

Comprehensive technical overviews are provided with topics covered on the neurological examination, neuroanatomy, neuroradiology, neurocritical care, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, degenerative and deformity spine, neurovascular surgery, neurosurgical oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, neurological infectious diseases, and interdisciplinary care. The book also includes key socioeconomic topics including training, licensure, credentialing, and advocacy. New features include Rapid Review and Holding the Pager.

Key Highlights

  • Fundamental diseases, tests, and operative approaches are summarized
  • Top Hits feature includes the most salient questions, aiding in retention of knowledge
  • High-yield resources are highlighted to augment identification by the reader
  • Neurosurgical Pearls offer advice from the masters relevant to each chapter
  • High-quality illustrations, photographs, and radiographs enrich understanding

With a fundamental goal to educate and empower neurosurgery trainees, this book provides medical students, advanced practice providers, residents, and fellows with the necessary knowledge and confidence to succeed in clinical and surgical settings.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Contributors
  10. First Edition Contributors
  11. 1 Roadmap to Neurosurgery Residency
  12. 2 History of Neurological Surgery
  13. 3 Neurological Examination
  14. 4 Neuroanatomy
  15. 5 Neuroradiology for the Neurosurgeon
  16. 6 Bedside Procedures
  17. 7 Operating Room
  18. 8 Neurocritical Care
  19. 9 Traumatic Brain Injury
  20. 10 Spinal Trauma
  21. 11 Spine
  22. 12 Pain
  23. 13 Cerebrovascular
  24. 14 Neurosurgical Oncology
  25. 15 Pediatric Neurosurgery
  26. 16 Movement Disorders and Epilepsy
  27. 17 Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  28. 18 Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  29. 19 Neurological Infectious Diseases
  30. 20 Interdisciplinary Care
  31. 21 Socioeconomics in Neurosurgery
  32. 22 Advice from the Masters
  33. 23 Rapid Review
  34. 24 Holding the Pager
  35. Index