History of Neurology

History of Neurology
Author: Stanley Finger
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 980
Release: 2010-02-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Handbook of Clinical Neurology: Volume 95 is the first of over 90 volumes of the handbook to be entirely devoted to the history of neurology. The book is a collection of historical materials from different neurology professionals. The book is divided into 6 sections and composed of 55 chapters organized around different aspects of the history of neurology. The first section presents the beginnings of neurology: ancient trepanation, its birth in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt; the emergence of neurology in the biblical text and the Talmud; neurology in the Greco-Roman world and the period following Galen; neurological conditions in the European Middle Ages; and the development of neurology in the 17th and 18th centuries. The second section narrates the birth of localization theory; the beginning of neurology and histological applications, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, surgical neurology and other anatomo-clinical methods. The third section covers further development of the discipline, including methods of neurological illustration and hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery. This section also narrates the history of child neurology, neurodisability and neuroendocrinology. It also features the application of molecular biology on clinical neurology. The fourth section describes the dysfunctions of the nervous system and their history. The fifth and last section covers the regional landmarks of neurology and the different treatments and recovery. The text is informative and useful for neuroscience or neurology professional, researchers, clinical practitioners, mental health experts, psychiatrists, and academic students and scholars in neurology.

Europa World Year Book 2005

Europa World Year Book 2005
Author: Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2488
Release: 2005-07-21
Genre: Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN: 9781857433043

First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A History of Neurosurgery

A History of Neurosurgery
Author: Samuel H. Greenblatt
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781879284173

A History of Neurosurgery is the first thorough book on the history of neurosurgery published since 1951. The book is organized around a specific historiographic framework that traces the advancement of the specialty. Included are chapters on ancient trepanation, Macewen's first use of the combined technologies of anesthesia, antisepsis and cortical localization in 1879 to plan and perform craniotomies, the emergence of Harvey Cushing's leadership, the evolution of modern neurosurgical techniques and technology and much more.

Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy

Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy
Author: H. Michael Mayer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642746799

Percutaneous lumbar discectomy is a new surgical method for treating lumbar disc diseases. The goal of the procedure is decompression of the spinal nerve root by percutaneous removal of the nucleus pulposus under local anesthesia. Probably 20 % of all patients requiring lumbar disc surgery can be successfully treated by this method. During the past two years, percutaneous discectomy has spread rapidly, and it is now performed in most clinical departments engaged in spinal surgery. The first International Symposium on Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy, held in Berlin in August 1988, covered all current procedures known as "percutaneous discectomy" and the entire range of percutaneous techniques, both clinical and experimental. Its publication is important because of the recency of this new surgical procedure, the outstanding experience of the speakers - including the Japanese, American, and European "pioneers" of the technique - and last but not least the gaps in the knowledge of physicians concerning this topic. This procedure opens up new perspectives in the surgical treatment of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine.

Yearbook of International Organizations 2014-2015 (Volume 4)

Yearbook of International Organizations 2014-2015 (Volume 4)
Author: Union Of International Associations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2014-09-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789004272002

The Yearbook of International Organizations provides the most extensive coverage of non-profit international organizations currently available. Detailed profiles of international non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations (IGO), collected and documented by the Union of International Associations, can be found here. In addition to the history, aims and acitvities of international organizations, with their events, publications and contact details, the volumes of the Yearbook include networks between associations, biographies of key people involved and extensive statistical data. Providing both an international organizations and research bibliography, Volume 4 cites over 46,000 publications and information resources supplied by international organizations, and provides nearly 18,000 research citations under 40 subject headings. This volume also includes a research bibliography on international organizations and transnational associations.

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization
Author: Edward C. Benzel
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781879284821

Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization bridges the gap that has existed between the physics of biomechanical research and the clinical arena. The book helps surgeons to plan treatments for the injured spine based on sound biomechanical principles -- principles that will influence the surgeon's choice for the surgical approach, type of fusion, and type of instrumentation. Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization begins with the essentials, proceeds gradually toward the development of an understanding of biomechanical principles, and finally, provides a basis for clinical decision-making. These features make it a cover-to-cover "must-read" for anyone who is involved with the care of a patient with an unstable spine.

Recent Advances in Neurotraumatology

Recent Advances in Neurotraumatology
Author: Norio Nakamura
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 4431682317

The dawn of neurosurgery can be traced back to the first description preserved in the Edwin Smith papyrus' (3000 Be) which dealt with head and spinal injury. In the course of 5000 years, since the first record in Egypt, advances in lifestyle and technology have brought about our modern civilized society. However, as a result of civilization, currently the total number of severe head injuries worldwide is believed to exceed 10000000 and the number of severe spinal injuries is believed to be more than 75 000 each year. This means that central nervous system injury is not only the oldest topic in neurosurgery, but that it is also of critical importance in modern life. Taking these problems into consideration, the International Neurotraumatology Committee was organized in 1965 as an affiliated Committee of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. The first scientific meeting was convened by the Committee in Marseilles in 1970. Nine further meetings were subsequently held, in Europe, Africa, and South America. The meeting was first named "International Conference on Recent Advances in Neurotrauma tology" (ICRAN) by Professor Phillip Harris, when the scientific meeting was held in Edinburgh in 1982. The tenth meeting, (ICRAN 1992), the first one in Asia, was held at Karuizawa, Japan, from September 23rd to 26th, 1992.

WFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine

WFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine
Author: PS Ramani
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2016-01-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9352500075

WFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine is a comprehensive, illustrated review of surgical management of the thoracic spine, from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. This book is divided into 53 chapters, beginning with applied anatomy of the thoracic spine. A wide variety of spinal conditions are covered such as tuberculosis and vascular malformations of the spine. Topics include spinal tumours, spine biomechanics, spinal deformity and infections of the thoracic spine. Procedures covered range from endoscopic and robot assisted discectomy to microsurgery for transitional thoracic disc herniation, and 360 degree excision and reconstruction of the thoracic spine. Enhanced by over 550 illustrations, images and tables, WFNS Spine Committee Textbook on Thoracic Spine provides clear guidance for postgraduate students, junior consultants and senior practising neurosurgeons. Key Points Comprehensive review of surgical management of the thoracic spine from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Chapters on anatomy, biomechanics, spinal conditions and surgical procedures 558 illustrations, images and tables