Ross C. Puffer: Neurosurgery primary board review

Abstract

Ross C. Puffer presents “Neurosurgery Primary Board Review,” a contemporary question and answer book of 170 pages (paperback), primarily intended for residents preparing their neurosurgical board examination. The book is divided into seven chapters, according to the structure of the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) primary written exam, as follows: neurosurgery, neurology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuropathology, neuroimaging, and fundamental skills. The book’s key feature is the abundant and up-to-date question bank, comprising 1500 multidisciplinary questions. Of those, 600 multiple-choice questions can be found in the book, accompanied by corresponding answer keys that include short explanations for each answer. Those questions are also enriched by 217 illustrations, which are suitably placed within the text. The remaining 900 questions can be accessed online.