Covers the International FRCS examination in Neurosurgery, launching in 2013, also applicable to the UK FRCS (SN), the US board review and other neurosurgical examinations
Supplies a hands-on guide that enable candidates to translate the basic science and theory of neurosurgery into clinical practice
Complements a wide range of courses that provide neurosurgery training in the UK, US, Europe and worldwide
Contains insight from leading neurosurgeons and based on the Royal College of Surgeons of England and US Board syllabuses
Provides essential information to ensure success in the neurosurgery examination.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Essential Clinical Examination Guide
The Long Cases
The Short Cases
The Viva
Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy
Investigation of the Neurosurgical patient including Neuroradiology
The Non-Operative Clinical Practice of Neurosurgery
Trauma
Neurophysiology
Pain Pathway
Neuropharmacology
Infections
Consent and Management
Abbreviations
Index