Patients with neurosurgical conditions are almost always referred from either primary care physicians, neurologists, internist or a specialist in family medicine. This guide will answer commonly asked questions about common neurosurgical conditions related to brain and spinal cord, in an attempt to fill in the gap and answer numerous questions that arises after a diagnosis is made on the loved ones. There are over 1500 academic and private hospitals in USA who have dedicated tertiary Neurosurgery services and cater millions of people in need, in addition to numerous centers that have level I and II trauma care. We aim to reach these centers and the families of the patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. This book has been specially written and illustrated for families of patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. It is straightforward, with non-technical language explaining the basics of neurosurgical diseases and their management including legal, ethical and financial issues.

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Agrawal, Abhishek; Britz, Gavin

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Preface 6
Acknowledgments 8
Contents 10
Contributors 12
Chapter 1: Basic Neuro Anatomy 15
Chapter 2: Basic Neurology 20
Understanding the Care Team 20
What Is a Neurologist? 20
What Is a Neurosurgeon? 21
Who Are Some Other Doctors Who Care for Neurological Patients? 21
Other Providers 22
Understanding the Nervous System 22
Keeping the Nervous System Going 24
Chapter 3: The Neurosurgery Healthcare Team 26
Introduction 26
Team Composition 26
Emergency Encounters 27
Clinic Encounters 27
Hospital Settings 28
The Path to Recovery 28
Maintaining Effective Communication 29
Chapter 4: Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit 31
Intensive Care to Neurocritical Care 31
Evolution 33
“The Care Team” 37
Brain Matters 37
A Day in the Life 40
The Future 42
References 42
Chapter 5: Common Neuroradiological Procedures 44
Introduction 44
Plain Radiography (X-ray) 45
What Is It? 45
What Does the Procedure Entail? 47
Computed Tomography (CT) 47
What Is It? 47
What Does the Procedure Entail? 47
CT of the Brain 47
CT Angiography (CTA) 49
CT Perfusion (CTP) 49
CT of the Spine 49
CT-guided Intervention 50
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 51
What Is It? 51
What Does the Procedure Entail? 51
MRI of the Brain and Spine 52
MR Arteriography (MRA) and MR Venography (MRV) 52
MR Perfusion (MRP) 52
Functional MRI (fMRI) 55
MR Spectroscopy (MRS) 55
Myelography 57
What Is It? 57
What Does the Procedure Entail? 57
Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty 59
What Is It? 59
What Does the Procedure Entail? 59
Carotid Ultrasound 59
What Is It? 59
What Does the Procedure Involve? 60
Transcranial Doppler (TCD) 60
What Is It? 60
What Does the Procedure Entail? 61
Suggested Reading 61
Chapter 6: The Pre-operative and Peri-operative Period 62
Preoperative 62
Perioperative 64
Common Conditions 64
Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms/Cerebrovascular Injury 64
Brain Tumors 65
Spine Surgery 66
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 66
Conclusion 67
References 68
Chapter 7: Basic Neurosurgical Procedures 69
Burr Hole 69
Procedure 69
Craniotomy 72
Procedure 74
Laminectomy 74
Procedure 75
Shunt 78
Procedure 78
References 81
Chapter 8: Neurosurgical Emergencies 82
Traumatic Brain Injury 82
Spinal Injury 83
Ischemic Stroke 85
Intracerebral Hemorrhage 87
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 87
References 89
Chapter 9: Symptoms and Signs in Brain Disease 91
Symptoms Versus Signs 91
Symptoms in Brain Disease 92
Signs in Brain Disease 95
Putting It All Together 97
Suggested Reading 97
Chapter 10: Sports Related Concussion Injuries 98
Introduction 98
Definition 98
Mechanism 99
Epidemiology 99
Signs and Symptoms 99
Immediate Care 100
Recovery 101
Treating a Concussion 102
Return to Play Guidelines 103
Long-Term Effects 104
Protective Equipment 105
State Laws 105
Preventing Concussions 105
References 106
Chapter 11: Radiotherapy for Brain and Spine Disease 109
Introduction 109
Brain Tumors 110
Radiotherapy Techniques 110
Whole-Brain Radiotherapy (WBRT) 111
3D and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy 111
Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) 113
Brain Metastases 115
WBRT with and Without Surgery 115
Surgery with and Without WBRT 117
WBRT with and without SRS 117
SRS with or without WBRT 118
SRS with Surgery 119
Decision-Making 119
Primary Brain Tumors 120
Malignant Gliomas 120
Surgery 121
Radiotherapy 121
Surgery, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy 122
Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors 123
Radiotherapy Techniques 123
External-Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) 123
Spinal Radiosurgery 124
Primary Spine Tumors 125
Metastatic Disease to the Osseous Spine 126
References 128
Chapter 12: Peripheral Nerve Problems: An Overview for Patients and Their Family Members 135
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes 136
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 137
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Within the Cubital Tunnel of the Elbow 140
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 141
Pronator Teres Syndrome 141
Radial Tunnel Syndrome 142
Guyon’s Canal Syndrome 142
Pyriformis Syndrome 142
Meralgia Paresthetica 143
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 144
Peroneal Entrapment at the Fibular Head 145
Traumatic Nerve Injuries 146
Masses 148
References 150
Chapter 13: Rehabilitation of Neurosurgical Conditions 151
The Rehab Team 151
Levels of Care 153
Rehab After Brain and Spinal Conditions 154
Brain 154
Spinal 154
Symptoms 155
Rehab Treatment Plan 155
Rehabilitation Program 155
Pain Control 156
Bracing 156
Equipment 157
Spasticity 157
Goals/Conclusion 158
Chapter 14: Brain Death 162
Prerequisites 163
Examination 163
Apnea Test 165
References 167
Chapter 15: Organ Donation and the Neurosurgical Patient 168
The Need for Organs 168
The OPTN, UNOS, and the OPO 169
Who Can Be a Donor? 170
Organ Donation by Brain Death 170
Organ Donation by Cardiac Death (Non- 171
References 173
Chapter 16: Second Opinions from the Perspective of the Patient and the Physician 175
Chapter 17: Nursing Perspectives 178
Before Your Visit 178
For the Hospitalized Patient 179
Preparing for Discharge 180
For the Family 181
Index 182

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Basic Neuro Anatomy....Pages 1-5
Basic Neurology....Pages 7-12
The Neurosurgery Healthcare Team....Pages 13-17
Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit....Pages 19-31
Common Neuroradiological Procedures....Pages 33-50
The Pre-operative and Peri-operative Period....Pages 51-57
Basic Neurosurgical Procedures....Pages 59-71
Neurosurgical Emergencies....Pages 73-81
Symptoms and Signs in Brain Disease....Pages 83-89
Sports Related Concussion Injuries....Pages 91-101
Radiotherapy for Brain and Spine Disease....Pages 103-128
Peripheral Nerve Problems: An Overview for Patients and Their Family Members....Pages 129-144
Rehabilitation of Neurosurgical Conditions....Pages 145-155
Brain Death....Pages 157-162
Organ Donation and the Neurosurgical Patient....Pages 163-169
Second Opinions from the Perspective of the Patient and the Physician....Pages 171-173
Nursing Perspectives....Pages 175-178
Back Matter....Pages 179-187

"This comprehensive guide answers commonly asked questions about neurosurgical conditions related to brain and spinal cord Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions fills the gap which arises after a diagnosis is made on the loved one, explaining the basics of neurosurgical diseases and their management Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions, looks at the Neurosurgical team, the Intensive Care Unit and the basic as well as the emergency neurosurgical procedures in a comprehensive and concise matter Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions, which is part of a book set including Emergency Approaches to Neurosurgical Conditions, delves into different kinds of brain surgeries, tumors and the management of stroke in chapters written by reputed neurosurgeons worldwide, to help the physicians, the patients and their families cope with all aspects of neurosurgery - Font no determinada

Abhishek Agrawal, Gavin Britz, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.

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