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