Key Concepts Many neurosurgical disorders affect the afferent visual system, efferent visual system, or both. Consequently, neuro-ophthalmic symptoms and signs can be the presenting feature of the disorder or the most sensitive measure for detecting progression or recurrence. Papilledema refers…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the author: Video 14.1 . Key Concepts The ability of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) tractography to depict eloquent white matter structures such as the pyramidal tract, arcuate fasciculus,…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the author: Video 13.1 . Key Concepts PET is a noninvasive imaging technique that allows for in vivo evaluation of biologic processes through (1) production of positron-emitting nuclei using…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 12.1 . This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 12.1 . Key Concepts MRI provides valuable anatomic…
Key Concepts The core imaging modalities for spinal imaging include radiographs, CT, and MRI. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each imaging modality as well as specialized techniques in CT and MRI that can be used in the diagnosis…
This chapter includes two accompanying lecture presentations that have been prepared by the authors: Video 10.1 and Video 10.2 . Key Concepts Fundamental physics behind computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Current roles of CT imaging in the…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 9.1 . Key Concepts Many classification systems have been described for use in neurosurgery. No classification system for these classification systems has previously been described.…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 8.1 . Key Concepts Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) is able to identify cortical function, such as motor and language function, but also other higher…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 7.1 . Key Concepts Timely preanesthetic evaluation is critical for safety of perioperative care, optimal resource utilization, improved outcomes, and patient satisfaction for the neurosurgical…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 6.1 . Key Concepts Medical errors have a large impact on the field of neurosurgery, affecting quality and cost tremendously. Errors in neurosurgery can lead…