Books published by Thieme Medical Publishers Inc

A unique study guide for passing the American Board of Neurological Surgery primary examinationThe ABNS primary examination is an important step in the certification process, designed to evaluate candidates' knowledge and provide direction for continued learning. It requires many months of preparation, and passing it is a significant accomplishment integral to becoming board certified. Neurosurgery Primary Board Review by Ross Puffer presents an upto-date question bank designed to prepare neurosurgeons for the ABNS written examination. The comprehensive question bank encompasses the seven sections on the neurosurgery primary examination: neuroanatomy, neurosciences, neuropathology, neuroimaging, clinical neurology, neurosurgery, critical care/fundamental clinical skills, and core competencies.The question bank consists of more than 1,500 multidisciplinary questions with answers, 600 of which are featured in the book. The remaining questions, links to cited references, and a comprehensive 375-question standalone exam are posted on MedOne Neurosurgery, Thieme's outstanding online collection of neurosurgical content. The multiple-choice format and question categories replicate the ABNS exam format, priming residents and neurosurgeons for taking the exam.Key HighlightsOnline access to questions enables rapid review in a format conducive to studying for and acing the ABNS written examA subscription to Thieme's MedOne Neurosurgery provides links to additional in-depth neurosurgical content, enhancing knowledge acquisition and retentionEvery multiple choice question includes an explanatory answer for quick referenceThe single-correct-answer based 375-question practice exam, available online, provides a stellar test run by simulating timing and test fatigueThis superb resource is a must have for every neurosurgical resident and neurosurgeon preparing to take the ABNS primary exam. It will also benefit neurosurgeons prepping for maintenance of certification exams.

A powerful spectrum of thoracic radiology cases and board-type Q&A review to help you pass your exam!This second edition of RadCases Thoracic Imaging from Carlos Restrepo and Steven Zangan presents 100 differential diagnoses covering the span of lung and thorax disease states, from common conditions such as pneumonia and ARDS to rare conditions like Mounier-Kuhn syndrome and DIPNECH. This edition includes important variations of prior cases, updated diagnostic and management strategies, and new pathological entities. Cases are strategically designed to simulate pathologies encountered in day-to-day practice, increase knowledge, and provide robust exam preparation. For maximum ease of self-assessment, each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; study that and then turn the page for CT and chest radiograph findings, differential diagnoses with the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, pearls and pitfalls, and more.Key FeaturesNew to this edition, a question-and-answer section for each case reinforces key conceptsNearly 500 high quality figures with clear annotations and descriptions enhance understanding of underlying pathologiesEasy-to-read bulleted formatting and concise, point-by-point presentation of the Essential Facts enables learning and retention of high-yield facts and skill-building in thoracic radiologic diagnosisThieme's RadCases means cases selected to simulate what you will see on your exams, rounds, and rotations. RadCases helps you to identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case, including the most critical. The series comprehensively covers the following specialties:Breast Imaging · Cardiac Imaging · Emergency Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Pediatric Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Ultrasound ImagingEach RadCases second edition has a code allowing you one year of access to Thieme's online database of 350 cases: the 100 cases in this book plus 250 cases more.Master your cases, pass your exams, and diagnose with confidence: RadCases!

Renowned spine experts share recent advances on the management of spinal infectionsAOSpine Masters Series, Volume 10: Spinal Infections is a concise, state-of-the-art review covering all aspects of spinal infections - from basic science and epidemiology to fundamental surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Internationally renowned spine surgeons Luis Roberto Vialle, S. Rajasekaran, Rishi Kanna, Giuseppe Barbagallo, and many experts across the world, provide clinical pearls and insights gleaned from years of hands-on expertise. This book provides discussion of underlying pathologies, imaging and diagnosis, and surgical techniques, with a focus on issues specific to children, co-infection with HIV, postoperative problems, geriatric patients, and pseudoarthrosis.Key HighlightsOverviews on the epidemiology, microbiology, and pathology of spinal infectionsDetailed review of imaging, and other investigationsTreatment planning and surgical techniquesRisk stratification and prevention of post-operative infectionPathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis in various regions of the spineClinical pearls on the management of spinal tuberculosis, including drug therapy and surgeryThe AOSpine Masters series, a co-publication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation, addresses current clinical issues featuring international masters sharing their expertise in the core areas in the field. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evidence-based approach to spine care.This textbook is essential reading for all spine surgeons. Orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, as well as veteran surgeons will find this a useful tool for daily practice.

Master spine surgeons Alexander R. Vaccaro, Richard G. Fessler, and a cadre of esteemed co-editors have compiled the most comprehensive textbook to date detailing minimally invasive spine (MIS) versus open spine surgery techniques. Controversies in Spine Surgery, MIS versus OPEN: Best Evidence Recommendations features debates by renowned experts on one of the most provocative topics in spine surgery. Twenty-four chapters systematically organized into four sections — degenerative, trauma, tumor, and other issues, cover procedures and underlying pathologies, backed by a large, diverse body of literature.MIS and open approaches are thoroughly compared and contrasted in each chapter. Evidence is presented and analyzed in an objective manner with ''opposing sides'' presenting differing opinions and techniques, resulting in a synchronous collection of pros and cons. Every chapter is masterfully summed up by the book''s editors — each of whom have varying stances on the topics at hand. This unique ''duel'' and ''duet'' discussion enables readers to assimilate information, benefit from the balanced harmony between divergent opinions, and reach their own conclusions.Key HighlightsComparative risks, benefits, complications, and outcomes for a full spectrum of lumbar, thoracic and cervical proceduresMIS versus open approaches for lumbar stenosis, synovial cysts, lumbar adjacent segment degeneration, degenerative scoliosis, flatback syndrome, thoracic disc herniation, and dural tearsTumor resection and stabilization, quality of life issues, and potential advantages and risks of MIS techniquesKey differences in MIS versus open operations such as radiation exposure and costsAnalysis of 3-D navigational imaging to improve outcomes and reduce radiation exposure and operating timeThis book is a tremendous, evidence-based tool to guide spine surgeons as they make important decisions on selecting the most optimal spine surgery techniques. It is a must-have resource for all resident and veteran orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons who specialize in treating patients with spine conditions.