Designed to challenge the reader and bring active participation and efficiency to the learning and review process, this indispensable study guide is the ideal companion to the sixth edition of Dr. Greenberg's bestselling "Handbook of Neurosurgery." Developed from Dr. Kranzler's highly regarded annual review course, the text fully explores each neurosurgical topic and breaks down complex subjects into digestible bits with over 7,000 individual questions and answers. Each question topic is referenced to a specific page in Greenberg's "Handbook" to enable readers to easily find relevant background material. Packed with mnemonic devices, helpful hints, and study charts, this book is an essential review tool that tests and reinforces knowledge as it teaches.

Highlights: Over 7,000 strategically sequenced questions and answers that directly refer to a specific location in the "Handbook"Short answers that appear on the same page as questions to save time Emphasis on repetition and alternate arrangements of material to aid comprehension and retention Progressive withdrawal of cues that forces users to recall more and more information

The ideal companion to Dr. Greenberg's acclaimed reference text, this book is a valuable study guide for residents, fellows, and clinicians in neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, and neuropathology preparing for board or recertification exams.

Written by an esteemed educator and founder of the renowned Chicago Review Course in Neurological Surgery (TM), 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 News Key Highlights: Question formats include fill in the blank, open-ended questions, true/false, matching, and identification of various elements in diagrams/figures Mnemonic devices, helpful hints, clinical pearls, and study charts aid in comprehension and long-term retention Greenberg chapter headings are used (e.g. 4.2.3), thereby providing clear-cut Handbook references This book is designed to help neurosurgical residents prepare for the ABNS primary examination and/or rounds. It will enable practicing neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-radiologists, and neuropathologists to develop a storehouse of knowledge required to efficaciously examine, analyze, diagnose, and treat neurosurgical patients.