Written by an esteemed educator and founder of the renowned Chicago Review Course in Neurological SurgeryTM, this updated review reflects substantive content additions to the 8th edition. The two prior editions of the Rapid Review were must-have companions that fully leveraged the vast knowledge contained within Greenberg's legendary tome.Through repetition and spot-on questions, this book brings clarity to a specialty whose sheer depth and breadth presents comprehension and retention challenges. This book helps readers determine if they are retaining key data and information, thereby providing a robust self-assessment study tool for ABNS certification.The 7th companion generated glowing reviews, such as: "A wonderful example of how to turn the classic Greenberg text into a study guide rather than an encyclopedic reference to a young neurosurgeon" -AANS Young Neurosurgeons NewsKey Highlights:Question formats include fill in the blank, open-ended questions, true/false, matching, and identification of various elements in diagrams/figuresMnemonic devices, helpful hints, clinical pearls, and study charts aid in comprehension and long-term retentionGreenberg chapter headings are used (e.g. 4.2.3), thereby providing clear-cut Handbook referencesThis book is designed to help neurosurgical residents prepare for the ABNS primary examination and/or rounds. It will enable practicing neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, and neuropathologists to develop a storehouse of knowledge required to efficaciously examine, analyze, diagnose, and treat neurosurgical patients.

This book brings clarity to a specialty whose sheer depth and breadth presents comprehension and retention challenges. It helps readers determine if they are retaining key data and information, thereby providing a robust self-assessment study tool for ABNS certification.Substantive updated content additions to the 8th editionOver 10,000 questions and answers help residents prepare for board examsQuestion formats include fill in the blank, open-ended questions, true/false, matching, and identification of various elements in diagrams/figuresWritten by an esteemed educator and founder of the renowned Chicago Review Course in Neurological SurgeryTMMnemonic devices, helpful hints, clinical pearls, and study charts aid in comprehension and long-term retention

Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology1 Gross Anatomy, Cranial, and Spinal2 Vascular Anatomy3 Neurophysiology and Regional Brain SyndromesPart 2: General and Neurology4 Neuroanesthesia5 Sodium Homeostasis and Osmolality6 General Neurocritical Care7 Sedatives, Paralytics, Analgesics8 Endocrinology9 Hematology10 Neurology for Neurosurgeons11 Neurovascular Disorders and NeurotoxicologyPart 3: Imaging and Diagnostics12 Plain Radiology and Contrast Agents13 Imaging and Angiography14 ElectrodiagnosticsPart 4: Developmental Anomalies15 Primary Intracranial Anomalies16 Primary Spinal Anomalies17 Primary Craniospinal AnomaliesPart 5: Coma and Brain Death18 Coma19 Brain Death and Organ DonationPart 6: Infection20 Bacterial Infections of the Parenchyma and Meninges and Complex Infections21 Skull, Spine, and Post-Surgical Infections22 Other Nonbacterial InfectionsPart 7: Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)23 Cerebrospinal Fluid24 Hydrocephalus – General Aspects25 Treatment of HydrocephalusPart 8: Seizures26 Seizure Classification and Anti-Convulsant Pharmacology27 Special Types of SeizuresPart 9: Pain28 PainPart 10: Peripheral Nerves29 Peripheral Nerves30 Entrapment Neuropathies31 Non-Entrapment Peripheral NeuropathiesPart 11: Neurophthalmology and Neurotology32 Neurophthalmology33 NeurotologyPart 12: Primary Tumors of the Nervous and Related Systems: Tumors of Neuroepithelial Tissue34 General Information, Classification and Tumor Markers35 Syndromes Involving Tumors36 Astrocytomas37 Other Astrocytic Tumors38 Oligodendroglial Tumors and Tumors of the Ependyma, Choroid Plexus, and Other Neuroepithelial Tumors39 Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors40 Pineal Region and Embryonal Tumors41 Tumors of Cranial, Spinal, and Peripheral Nerves42 Meningiomas43 Other Tumors Related to the MeningesPart 13: Tumors Involving Non-Neural Origin: Metastases, Lymphomas, and Chordomas44 Lymphomas and Hematopoietic Neoplasms45 Pituitary Tumors – General Information and Classification46 Pituitary Adenomas – Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management47 Pituitary Adenomas – Surgical Management, Outcome, and Recurrence Management48 Cysts and Tumor-Like Lesions49 Pseudotumor Cerebri and Empty Sella Syndrome50 Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Skull51 Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord52 Cerebral Metastases53 Spinal Epidural MetastasesPart 14: Head Trauma54 General Information, Grading, Initial Management55 Concussion, High-Altitude Cerebral Edema, Cerebrovascular Injuries56 Neuromonitoring57 Skull Fractures58 Traumatic Hemorrhagic Conditions59 Gunshot Wounds and Non-Missile Penetrating Brain Injuries60 Pediatric Head Injury61 Head Injury: Long-Term Management, Complications, OutcomePart 15: Spine Trauma62 General Information, Neurologic Assessment, Whiplash and Sports-Related Injuries, Pediatric Spine Injuries63 Management of Spinal Cord Injury64 Occipitoatlantoaxial Injuries (Occiput to C2)65 Subaxial (C3 through C7) Injuries / Fractures66 Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacral Spine Fractures67 Penetrating Spine Injuries and Long Term Management / ComplicationsPart 16: Spine and Spinal Cord68 Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy69 Lumbar and Thoracic Intervertebral Disk Herniation / Radiculopathy70 Cervical Disc Herniation71 Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease and Cervical Myelopathy72 Thoracic and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease73 Adult Spinal Deformity and Degenerative Scoliosis74 Special Conditions Affecting the Spine75 Other Non-Spine Conditions with Spine Implications76 Special Conditions Affecting the Spinal CordPart 17: SAH and Aneurysms77 Introduction and General Information, Grading, Medical Management, Special Conditions78 Critical Care of Aneurysm Patients79 SAH from Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture80 Aneurysm Type by Location81 Special Aneurysms and Non-Aneurysmal SAHPart 18: Vascular Malformations82 Vascular MalformationsPart 19: Stroke and Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease83 General Information and Stroke Physiology84 Evaluation and Treatment for Stroke85 Special Conditions86 Cerebral Arterial DissectionsPart 20: Intracerebral Hemorrhage87 Intracerebral HemorrhagePart 21: Outcome Assessment88 Outcome AssessmentPart 22: Differential Diagnosis89 Differential Diagnosis by Location or Radiographic Finding – Intracranial90 Differential Diagnosis by Location or Radiographic Finding – Spine91 Differential Diagnosis (DDx) by Signs and Symptoms – Primarily Intracranial92 Differential Diagnosis (DDx) by Signs and Symptoms – Primarily Spine and OtherPart 23: Procedures, Interventions, Operations93 Procedures, Interventions, Operations: General Information94 Specific Craniotomies95 Spine, Cervical96 Spine, Thoracic and Lumbar97 Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures98 Functional Neurosurgery99 Pain Procedures100 Seizure Surgery101 Radiation Therapy (XRT)102 Endovascular Neurosurgery