Main description:

Essential Neuromodulation, Second Edition is a concise reference covering all of the basic principles of neuromodulation in a single affordable volume for neuroscientists, residents, fellows, bioengineers and basic clinical practitioners. This second edition expands on developments in the field since 2011, emphasizing essential observations from all of the important clinical phases involved in any neuromodulation: targeting, intraoperative assessment, programming, complications and complication avoidance. As neuromodulation remains an exciting and rapidly advancing field, this information is critical for neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, bioengineers and other proceduralists.

Contents:

Part I: The Neuromodulation Approach
1. The Neuromodulation Approach

Part II: Regions of Application
2. Cerebral - Surface
3. Cerebral - Deep
4. Spinal - Extradural
5. Peripheral Nerve
6. Imaging, frameless targeting and techniques

Part III: The Neuromodulation Therapy Interface
7. The Electrode - Materials and Configurations
8. The Electrode - Principles of the Neural Interface
9. The Electrode - Principles of the Neural Interface
10. Device Materials, Handling, and Upgradability
11. Electronics
12. Power
13. New waveforms - advantages and applications

Part IV: Placing Neuromodulation in the Human Body
14. Surgical Techniques
15. Trials and Their Applicability
16. Limiting Morbidity
17. Intraoperative Physiology techniques to inform targeting

Part V: Troubleshooting and Repair
18. Intraoperative Evaluation

Part VI: Postoperative Management
19. Programming - DBS Programming
20. Programming - SCS
21. Safety Concerns and Limitations

Part VII. The End User
22. Expectations and Outcomes
23. Neuromodulation Perspectives