Highly visual atlas format illustrates exactly how to perform each technique to safely and efficiently relieve patients' pain. Presents an algorithmic, image-guided approach for each technique, along with optimal and suboptimal contrast patterns.

Examines some of the most controversial areas of neurological surgery by applying the current evidence to illuminate understanding of the pathophysiology of each disease and the outcomes from surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Integrates clinical neuroanatomy with the clinical application of neuroscience. Complex concepts and subjects are broken down into easily digestible content with clear images and concise, straightforward explanations.

Presents diagnostic imaging of the most commonly encountered neurological conditions. Summarizes differential diagnoses in quick reference tables to reinforce important characteristics of diseases and aid in interpretation.

Practical reference that focuses on individual procedures, each presented in an easy-to-follow format for quick reference. Step-by-step intraoperative photos depict each technique, and high-quality radiographs show presenting problems and post-surgical outcomes.

Introduction to all aspects of neurosurgery-from general principles to specific techniques. Provides a strong visual understanding of the essentials of neurosurgery with abundant high-quality illustrations and operative photographs, surgical line drawings, diagrams, tables, and figures.

Examines indications, operative techniques, complications, and results for nearly every neurosurgical procedure for brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve problems in adult patients. Offers multiple perspectives on neurosurgical challenges, from tried-and-true methods to the most current techniques.

Practical, clinically focused medical reference for treating patients with the full range of cervical spine disorders, from degenerative spine conditions and inflammation, to trauma and infections. Succinct chapters focus on highlights, key points, tips, and tricks.

Surgery of the nervous system covering functional and restorative neurosurgery, stem cell biology, radiological and nuclear imaging, and neuro-oncology, as well as minimally-invasive surgeries in spine and peripheral nerve surgery.