Neurosurgery Initial ST1 - ST3
Surgical Principles
Use of Standard Neurosurgical Equipment
Performing a Convexity Craniotomy
Performing a Pterional Craniotomy
Performing a Midline Supratentorial Craniotomy
Embryology and Maldevelopment
Anatomy of the Skull, Brain, Spine, Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Functional Neurophysiology and Principles of Clinical Neurophysiology
Role of EEG in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy
Common Neurological Symptoms: Twitching or Muscle Fasiculations
Neurological Assessment: Movement Disorders
Pathophysiology of Intracranial Disorders
Principles of Neuropharmacology
To be developed
Principles of Neuropathology
Principles of Neuroradiology
X-ray development, physics, uses, risks and regulation
Nuclear medicine based imaging techniques
Ultrasound and doppler imaging
Principles of Neuropsychology
Principles of Neurological Rehabilitation
Role of Occupational Therapy in Neurorehabilitation
The Assessment and Management of Swallowing Disorders
Maintaining Activities Daily Life
Principles of Neurogenetics
Impaired Consciousness and Non-traumatic Coma
Headache - Acute and Chronic
Weakness and Paralysis
Dizziness, Unsteadiness and Falls
Pain and sensory loss
To be developed
Hearing Disorder
Visual Disorder
Language and Speech Disturbance
Swallowing Disorders
Disorders of the Sphincteric and Sexual Function
Movement Disorder
Memory and Cognitive Disorders
Behavioural Disorders
General Management of the Head Injured Patient
Insertion of ICP Monitor
Burr Hole Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Haematoma
Management of Soft Tissue Trauma
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General Management of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture
Management of Delayed Secondary Ischaemia
Management of Post-haemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Adult Hydrocephalus
Management Principles of Hydrocephalus
Inserting a Ventricular Access Device or External Ventricular Drain
Assessment and Peri-operative Management of Patients With Space-occupying Intracranial Tumours
Image-guided Biopsy of Intracranial Tumour
Acute Spinal Disorders