Essential Neuromodulation

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. Presents a comprehensive reference on the emerging field of neuromodulation that features chapters from leading physicians and researchers in the fieldProvides a cohesive presentation of neuromodulation technologies and interventionsContains 550 full-color pages that begin with an overview of the clinical phases involved in neuromodulation, the challenges facing therapies and intraoperative procedures, and innovative solutions for better patient careEmphasizes the fundamentals needed to embrace the neuromodulation field as a cohesive clinical entityExplores the use of electrical, chemical and mechanical interventions to heal and improve neurological deficitsCovers the promise of neurostimulation for chronic pain, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other disorders and diseasesFeatures developments in the field of neuromodulation since the first edition was published, including findings in lead, IPG and accessories