The Definitive Neurological Surgery Board Review

A review for residents across neurological disciplines, this book offers coverage of neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neuroradiology, clinical neurology, neurobiology, and critical care.

"The Definitive Neurological Surgery Board Review" provides a single source for content typically encountered on the neurosurgery boards, eliminating lengthy searching by combining all the information necessary to pass the ABNS written examination into one succinct resource. An essential review for residents across neurological disciplines, this book offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neuroradiology, clinical neurology, neurobiology, and critical care. The key to successful board preparation, this book is the perfect timesaving solution for busy neurosurgery residents, and an essential companion throughout residency. Be thoroughly prepared with "The Definitive Neurological Surgery Board Review".

Chapter 1: Neurobiology




Structural Organization and Histology of the Nervous System

Molecular Biology of the Neuron

Membrane Properties of the Neuron

Neurophysiology

High Yield Neurobiology Questions and Answers

Chapter 2: Neuroanatomy



Spinal Cord

Cranial Nerves

Medulla

Pons

Mesencephalon

Cerebellum

Thalamus

Basal Ganglia

Hypothalamus

Limbic System

Cerebral Cortex

Vasculature and Meninges

Autonomic Nervous System

Peripheral Nerve

High Yield Neuroanatomy Questions and Answers

Chapter 3: Neurology



Developmental Disorders
Movement Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Lower Motor Neuron Disorders
Ataxic Disorders
Neurocutaneous Syndromes

Demyelinating Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Neuropathies
Myopathies
Electrodiagnostics

Neuromuscular Junction Disorders
Epilepsy

Infections and Inflammatory Disorders
Stroke
Neuro-ophthalmology
Neuro-urology
Headache
High Yield Neurology Questions and Answers

Chapter 4: Neuropathology



Histology of the Central Nervous System

Developmental Disorders
Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders
Demyelinating Disorders
Toxicity and Trauma
Vascular Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders

Infections and Neurosarcoidosis

Neoplasms

High Yield Neuropathology Questions and Answers

Chapter 5: Neuroradiology



Developmental Disorders

Vascular Disorders and Trauma
Neoplasms

Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Spinal Disorders

High Yield Neuroradiology Questions and Answers

Chapter 6: Neurosurgery



Surgical Anatomy
Trauma
Cerebrovascular
Tumor
Spine

Functional
High Yield Neurosurgery Questions and Answers

Chapter 7: Critical Care and Clinical Skills



Pulmonology
Cardiology
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Blood Products
Nephrology

Endocrinology
Air Embolism
Electrolytes

Medications
Nutrition
High Yield Critical Care and Clinical Skill Questions and Answers

References
Index