DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONTENTS:
1. Roadmap to Neurosurgery Residency
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Applications
1.3 Profiles
2. History of Neurological Surgery
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Pre-Cushing Era
2.3 The Cushing Era
2.4 Spinal Neurosurgery
2.5 Women in Neurosurgery
2.6 Instrumentation
2.7 Global Neurosurgery
3. Neurological Examination
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Mental Status
3.3 Cranial Nerves
3.4 Motor Examination
3.5 Reflex Examination
3.6 Sensory Examination
3.7 Gait and Coordination
3.8 Special Tests
3.9 Neurological Exam in the ICU
3.10 Top Hits
4. Neuroanatomy
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Bones of the Skull
4.3 Cerebrum
4.4 Brainstem
4.5 Cisterns
4.6 Spinal Cord
4.7 Vertebral Column
4.8 Vascular Anatomy
4.9 Top Hits
5. Neuroradiology for the Neurosurgeon
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Computed Tomography
5.3 Magnetic Resonance
5.4 Clinical Scenarios
5.5 Top Hits
6. Bedside Procedures
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Indications
6.3 Procedure Preparation
6.4 Procedure
6.5 Postprocedure Care
6.6 Top Hits
7. Operating Room
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Operating Room
7.3 Cranial Positioning
7.4 Cranial Approaches
7.5 Cerebral Relaxation
7.6 Spinal Positioning
7.7 Spinal Approaches
7.8 Positioning-Related Complications
7.9 Pediatric
7.10 Functional
7.11 Top Hits
8. Neurocritical Care
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Respiratory Physiology
8.3 Shock
8.4 Fluid and Electrolytes
8.5 Cerebral Metabolism and Perfusion
8.6 Hematology and Coagulation
8.7 Critical Illness Weakness
8.8 Top Hits
9. Traumatic Brain Injury
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Assessment
9.3 Classifications of Traumatic Brain Injury
9.4 Neuromonitoring
9.5 TBI Management
9.6 Skull Fractures
9.7 Penetrating Trauma
9.8 Top Hits
10. Spinal Trauma
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Examination
10.3 Intubation
10.4 Imaging
10.5 Cervical Collars
10.6 Shock and Secondary Injury
10.7 Steroids
10.8 Immobilization Devices
10.9 Spinal Cord Syndromes
10.10 The Spinal Column Model
10.11 Cervical Spine Trauma
10.12 Cervical Spine Injuries
10.13 Thoracic Injuries
10.14 Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries
10.15 Compression Fractures
10.16 Sacral Fractures
10.17 Top Hits
11. Spine
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Cervical Spine Degenerative Disease
11.3 Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
11.4 Thoracic Spine Degenerative Disease
11.5 Lumbar Back Pain
11.6 Spinal Neoplasms
11.7 Spinal Vascular Disorders
11.8 Spinal Deformity
11.9 Inflammatory Spondyloarthropathies
11.10 Spinal Infections
11.11 Cauda Equina Syndrome
11.12 Other Spinal Syndromes
11.13 Top Hits
12. Pain
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Pain Pathway Anatomy
12.3 Gate Control Theory
12.4 Major Types of Pain
12.5 Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
12.6 Procedures for Pain
12.7 Top Hits
13. Cerebrovascular
13.1 General
13.2 Endovascular Techniques
13.3 Open Vascular Techniques
13.4 Top Hits
14. Neurosurgical Oncology
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Lymphomas and Hematopoietic Tumors
14.3 Mesenchymal Tumors
14.4 Neuroepithelial Brain Tumors
14.5 Pineal Region Tumors
14.6 Embryonal and PNETs
14.7 Tumors of Cranial and Paraspinal Nerves
14.8 Sellar Tumors
14.9 Cysts and Tumor-Like Lesions
14.10 Top Hits
15. Pediatric Neurosurgery
15.1 Examination
15.2 Developmental Anomalies
15.3 Pediatric Tumors
15.4 Pediatric Trauma
15.5 Top Hits
16. Movement Disorders and Epilepsy
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Epilepsy
16.3 Top Hits
17. Peripheral Nerve Surgery
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Approach
17.3 Entrapments
17.4 Inflammation
17.5 Injuries
17.6 Neuropathic Pain
17.7 Tumors
17.8 Conclusions
17.9 Top Hits
18. Stereotactic Radiosurgery
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Radiation Background
18.3 Main SRS Modalities
18.4 Dosing and Tolerance
18.5 Adverse Reactions
18.6 Indications
18.7 Vascular Indications
18.8 Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
18.9 Primary Benign Brain Tumors
18.10 Pain
18.11 Functional Disorders
18.12 Pediatric Indications
18.13 Pediatric Tumors
18.14 Treatment Procedure
18.15 Procedural Considerations
18.16 Clinical Outcomes
18.17 Future Directions.
18.18 Top Hits
19. Neurological Infectious Diseases
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Microbiological Diagnosis
19.3 Meningitis
19.4 Brain Abscess
19.5 Spinal Epidural Abscess
19.6 Skull and Vertebral Osteomyelitis
19.7 Shunt Infections
19.8 Select Diseases with CNS Involvement
19.9 Top Hits
20. Interdisciplinary Care
20.1 Neurology
20.2 Neuroanesthesia
20.3 Neuro-ophthalmology
20.4 Neurotology
20.5 Top Hits
21. Socioeconomics in Neurosurgery
21.1 Training
21.2 Patient Care
21.3 Medical Economics
21.4 Personal Finance
21.5 Job Satisfaction
22. Advice from the Masters
22.1 Introduction
22.2 The Masters
22.3 Additional Reading
22.4 National Conferences
22.5 Grants and Awards
22.6 Select Peer-Reviewed Journals
22.7 Leadership
22.8 Board Review
23. Rapid Review
23.1 Neurological Examination
23.2 Neuroanatomy
23.3 Neuroradiology for the Neurosurgeon
23.4 Bedside Procedures
23.5 Operating Room
23.6 Neurocritical Care
23.7 Traumatic Brain Injury
23.8 Spinal Trauma
23.9 Spine
23.10 Pain
23.11 Cerebrovascular
23.12 Neurosurgical Oncology
23.13 Pediatric Neurosurgery
23.14 Movement Disorders and Epilepsy
23.15 Peripheral Nerve Surgery
23.16 Stereotactic Radiosurgery
23.17 Neurological Infectious Diseases
23.18 Interdisciplinary Care
24. Holding the Pager
24.1 Response
24.2 Check the Box
24.3 What Is Urgent?
24.4 Load the Boat
24.5 Handoffs
24.6 Unwind
24.7 Neuroradiology for the Neurosurgeon
24.8 Neurocritical Care
24.9 Traumatic Brain Injury
24.10 Spinal Trauma
24.11 Spine
24.12 Pain
24.13 Neurosurgical Oncology
24.14 Pediatric Neurosurgery
24.15 Movement Disorders and Epilepsy
24.16 Peripheral Nerve Surgery
24.17 Neurological Infectious Diseases
24.18 Interdisciplinary Care
