LI Kranzler

(ed.) Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 2011 ISBN: 978-1-60406-366-0

The Greenberg Rapid Review is clearly linked to the 7th Edition of the Greenberg Handbook of Neurosurgery, which is considered the classical comprehensive and compact bible for neurosurgical residents and neurosurgeons. The Greenberg Rapid Review is a guide to aid in picking up and remembering the information of the Handbook more readily. It consists of 10 000 highly relevant questions, including 2500 new ones in this edition. The questions are of different types: fill in, true or false, multiple choice and open questions. The answers with explanations are given on the right side of each page to check your knowledge immediately. Hints, drawings and memory tricks are shown to recall and retain the information better. Different questions on the same topic serve to reinforce memory and understanding. The chapters of the book follow the same schedule and layout as the Greenberg Handbook, covering all basic topics of neurosurgery, including neurology, neuroanatomy, neuroradiology, neuroanesthesia, neurocritical care and neuroendovascular intervention. There are two chapters dealing with spine, spinal cord and spine injuries.

The Greenberg Rapid Review is an excellent guide to prepare for (board) examinations, but also provides a comprehensive review to check your knowledge of neurosurgery and other related topics, not only for residents, but also for senior neurosurgeons.

It is well designed with a clear layout, easy to use and understand.

The Greenberg Rapid Review is a must have for all residents preparing for neurosurgical exams, but is also recommended as a critical appraisal tool for more senior neurosurgeons to test if their general and detailed knowledge in the ever expanding field of neurosurgery remains current.