Neurological history taking and examination
- VideoThe Full Neurological Examination20:11
- VideoHow to take a neurology history: A guide for OSCEs - YouTube
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Practicals · NSURG
Neurosurgery
65 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.
Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Top education resources
Top education resources for Neurosurgery
Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.
- 1Neurosurgical Focus: Video (JNS Publishing Group / AANS)
Peer-reviewed narrated operative videos with full transcripts in themed issues: vascular, tumour, skull base, spine, epilepsy and paediatrics (e.g. minipterional craniotomy for cavernoma)
Peer-reviewed operative video journal. Each article streams the whole narrated case with a timed transcript, free and without login. Europe PMC lists it as open access ('cc by')
- 2The Neurosurgical Atlas (Cohen-Gadol): free volumes
Free volume Principles of Cranial Surgery (positioning, skull clamp, burr holes, EVD, lumbar drain, dural closure, Sylvian split, shunt reference). Free 3D anatomy chapters (cavernous sinus, cerebrovascular, skull) with Sketchfab models. Video previews
The academic platform neurosurgery trainees use most. A whole operative-principles volume is marked FREE with illustrations, and the free 3D chapters embed rotatable models
- 3Touch Surgery (Medtronic) app
Step-by-step 3D cognitive simulations across specialties. The store listing names Neurosurgery among them
The only free tap-through operative rehearsal. It was picked for LMIC neurosurgical teaching, and an RCT shows a gain in procedural knowledge (not neurosurgery-specific)
- 4Barrow Neurological Institute 'Seven Series' (Michael Lawton)
Narrated vascular and skull-base operations: aneurysm clipping, bypass, AVM, cavernoma, hemangioblastoma, skull-base approaches
'More than 500 episodes', free, with no login and no age gate, and still weekly. Ranked above the lower Tier A picks for that reason, although only one independent paper backs it
- 5UpSurgeOn Neurosurgery app
Mental-training modules in 3D and augmented reality for cranial approaches (retrosigmoid, mini-retrosigmoid, interhemispheric and others). BoxAR links the app to the physical BrainBox
Cadaver-free approach rehearsal on an iPad. It was used in hybrid app-plus-Box courses for LMIC residents with the WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum
65 items
Clinical skills
Training curriculum
Case-sheet writing
- VideoHow to Write & Publish Case Reports13:07
- PageGuidelines To Writing A Clinical Case Report - PMC - NIHpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Preparing discharge summaries
- VideoHow to Write a Discharge Summary / Tips for Success in Medical School11:54
- VideoHow to Write a Great Discharge Summary17:33
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Skill lab training
- VideoNeurosurgery Resident Sharing | Simulation Training Experience Using SurgeonsLab Simulator2:24
- Videoskills.lab Arena: Turning Drill | Coach Sandro - YouTubeSkill Lab Overview - YouTubeNational Institute of Health & Family Welfare - NIHFWAO Skills LabSimulation Scenarios | AORNThe path to the skills lab - for successful simulation training
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Minimum operative exposure
Consent taking and procedure-specific consent
- VideoInformed Consent4:41
- VideoHow to Obtain Informed Consent Prior to a Procedure3:48
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Knowledge
Online consultation skills
- VideoThe Basics of Telemedicine7:16
- VideoTelemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020 of India - To reach the unreached (Telemedicine Guidelines)51:06
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Cadaveric workshop training
- VideoHands-On Cadaver Spine Workshop - Day 18:18:21
- Video3D Cadaver lab HANDS ON Course SKULL BASE NEUROSURGERY9:51:48
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Practical surgical training: 1st year
Lumbar puncture
- VideoLumbar Puncture Tutorial4:50
- VideoHow to do a lumbar puncture2:55
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External ventricular drainage (EVD)
- VideoExternal Ventricular Drain (EVD)3:20
- VideoExternal Ventricular Drainage (EVD) and ICP Monitoring10:04
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Tracheostomy
- VideoTracheostomy Procedure with Hanns6:55
- VideoTracheotomy How-To with Dr. Andrew Ordon0:55
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Endotracheal intubation
- VideoHOW TO INTUBATE? INTUBATION PROCEDURE & TECHNIQUE16:28
- VideoIntubation Tips and Tricks10:12
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Emergency scalp suturing
- VideoHair Apposition Technique - YouTube
- PageEM:RAP - Scalp Laceration Repair - EM:RAP February 2020 | EM:RAPemrap.org
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Skills
Intrathecal drug administration
- VideoSafe Administration of Intrathecal Chemotherapy41:31
- VideoINTRATHECAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CSF SAMPLE | ANIMATION |1:37
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CSF manometry
- VideoHow to Measure Opening Pressure during a Lumbar Puncture2:08
- VideoCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Opening Pressure: Mastering the Technique in Mins!3:14
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Assisting in digital subtraction angiography and intra-arterial thrombolysis
No good resource found yet.
Nerve and muscle biopsy with histopathology interpretation
- VideoMUSCLE BIOPSY II PART 1 II POST GRADUATE LEARNING II BIOPSY SERIES II SIMPLY PATHOLOGY40:29
- VideoNerve Muscle Biopsy. In depth explanation by Dr Anusha S Neuropathologist Mangalore.33:35
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Neuro-anaesthesiology
Resuscitation and life support of comatose patients
- PageEmergency Neurological Life Support Approach to the Patient with Coma Protocol Version 4.0neurocriticalcare.org
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Neuro-trauma
Evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma
- VideoCase study 18 | Chronic Subdural Hematoma treated by burr hole evacuation | Presented by Dr. Grunch 7:04
- VideoEvacuation of Subdural Hematoma and Membrane
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Craniotomy for extradural haematoma
- VideoA 20yr old Lakshmi Kanth- Left Parietal Craniotomy and Evacuation of EDH by Dr. Ranganadham1:00
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Elevation of depressed skull fracture
- Page6 Elevation of Depressed Skull Fractures | Neupsy Keyneupsykey.com
- PageCase Prep: Depressed Skull Fracture Elevation - Pterion Preppterionprep.com
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Craniotomy for contusion and intracerebral haematoma
No good resource found yet.
Independent surgery
Conventional (elective) craniotomy
- VideoCraniotomy and Craniectomy5:49
- VideoNeurosurgery Craniotomy: Anatomy, Procedure Steps & Surgical Technologist Anticipation Tips8:24
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Elective cases
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
- VideoHydrocephalus shunt video by Dr. Cal Shipley, M.D.3:25
- VideoDemonstration of Shunt Placement Using StealthStation® EM Navigation2:29
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Glioma surgery
- VideoGlioma and Glioblastoma Seminar 4: Malignant Brain Tumor Surgery53:33
- VideoFluorescence Guided Resection of High-Grade Glioma: New Developments (Preview)5:01
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Excision of surface (convexity) meningioma
- VideoRight Frontal Convexity Meningioma Novalis Treatment2:38
- VideoHow We Cure Brain Tumors (Convexity Meningioma Excision)
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Chiari malformation decompression
- VideoChiari Malformation Decompression: Step-by-Step Surgical ...
- PageSurgical Treatment of Chiari I Malformation: Simplified Technique and Clinical Resultspmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Midline suboccipital exposure and surgery
- VideoNeurosurgery 3D Animation Video : Midline Suboccipital Craniotomy0:52
- VideoThe Midline Sub-occipital Approach to Cranial Surgery2:49
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Congenital malformations
Surgery for craniovertebral junction anomalies
- VideoCranioVertebral Junction: Anatomy, Pathology, Surgery Richard Mendel MD1:03:51
- VideoCraniovertebral Junction Anomalies | CVJ | Neuro Surgeon | Dr. Mugundhan Krishnan | IMA | JIMA19:30
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Surgery for syringomyelia
- VideoSyringomyelia and Cerebral Subarachnoid Shunting4:04
- VideoSyrinx/Syringomyelia: When Should You Worry & Intervene? -Bermans Iskandar MD - ASAP Conference 202421:54
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Surgery for spinal dysraphism
- VideoMyelomeningocele Repairs Launch the Era of Fetal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic0:45
- VideoSpinal Dysraphism In Children | Dr. Tarang Vora, Pediatric Neurosurgeon | Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad3:09
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Spine
Lumbar disc surgery
- VideoEndoscopic Lumbar Discectomy4:26
- VideoLumbar Microdiscectomy - Spine Center Northern Nevada, Northern California - Spine Surgery1:49
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Cervical disc surgery
- VideoAnterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion at C3-4, C4-5 & C5-65:18
- VideoAnterior Cervical Spine Surgery -- Exposure Corridor and Common Indications9:45
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Simple spinal instrumentation
- VideoSpinal Instrumentation: Basic Concepts & Biomechanics by Paul Anderson, M.D.52:38
- VideoSpinal Instrumentation and Intraoperative Computerized Image Guidance4:41
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Laminectomy
- VideoStep by step how to perform a lumbar laminectomy19:29
- VideoLumbar Laminectomy and Fusion Presented by Swift Institute, Reno Spine Surgeons and Spine Center2:21
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Extradural and intradural spinal exposure
No good resource found yet.
Sub-specialty exposure
Cerebrovascular surgery
- PageCerebrovascular Surgery: An Interactive Video Atlas Available Now | Neurological Surgery | Case Western Reserve Universitycase.edu
- PageCerebrovascular Surgery:An Interactive Video Atlas – PMPH USApmphusa.com
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Endovascular neurointervention
- Video[NI Basic] Basics of Neurovascular Intervention and Neurointerventional devices17:43
- VideoNeurointervention / Endovascular Neurosurgery : Scope and...
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Functional neurosurgery
- VideoThe Future of Deep Brain Stimulation with Functional Neurosurgeon Nader Pouratian3:27
- VideoJohns Hopkins Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship3:03
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Epilepsy surgery
- VideoLaser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for Epilepsy1:26
- VideoAnteromedial Temporal Resection for Epilepsy by Ryder Gwinn, M.D.29:11
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Neuroendoscopy
- VideoİON 567. Lecture, Feletti: Neuroendoscopy for Intraventricular Hemorrhage 24.11.2552:32
- VideoNeuroendoscopy: Role of Endoscopy in Neurosurgery - Dr Ramakrishna Chowdhary, Arete Hospitals2:32
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Peripheral nerve surgery
- VideoPeripheral nerve surgery, Brachial plexus surgery Series0:55
- VideoPeripheral Nerve Surgery: Basic Principles1:35:18
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Minimally invasive spinal and cranial surgery
- Video78. Revolutionizing Brain Tumor Surgery with Minimally Invasive Techniques with Daniel Kelly, MD52:57
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Stereotactic surgery
- VideoA DBS surgery with Elekta's Leksell Vantage stereotactic system2:44
- VideoDepartment of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery2:39
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Neuromodulation
Deep brain stimulation and vagal nerve stimulation planning
No good resource found yet.
Neuroradiology
Skull and spine radiograph interpretation including special views
- PageSystematic Interpretation of the Spinal Radiograph - RCEMLearningrcemlearning.co.uk
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Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) interpretation
- VideoAngiography Explained: DSA, CTA, MRA, Aneurysm Imaging & AVM | Radiology Made Easy | DocTutorials V545:56
- VideoDr. Natarajans brain and spine : HOW TO READ DSA CEREBRAL ANGIOGRAM14:42
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CT scan interpretation
- VideoIntroduction to CT Head: Approach and Principles1:02:22
- VideoHow to Read a CT Scan of the Head - MEDZCOOL3:42
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MRI interpretation
- VideoMRI Brain Sequences - radiology video tutorial13:31
- VideoIntroduction to MRI of the brain24:51
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PET scan interpretation
- VideoHow to read FDG PET. Part One59:33
- VideoCases- Reading FDG PET Part Two1:04:13
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MR angiography interpretation
- VideoMRA (magnetic resonance angiogram) head radiology search pattern14:04
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MR spectroscopy interpretation
- VideoTMT: NeuroRadiology: MR Spectroscopy6:04
- VideoNEURORADIOLOGY QUIZ | DR MITUSHA VERMA | MR SPECTROSCOPY | MR BRAIN TUMORS20:13
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SPECT interpretation
- Video@Spectra Interpretation for Exams & Practicals - YouTube
- PageImage interpretation | The EACVI Handbook of Nuclear Cardiology | ESC Publications | Oxford Academicacademic.oup.com
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Isotopic scanning
- PageRadioisotope scanning of brain, liver, lung and bone ... - PMCpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Special investigations
Video EEG monitoring interpretation
- PageEpilepsy Essentials: VideoEEG Analysispracticalneurology.com
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EEG telemetry
- VideoDr. Rosa Bell - Video Ambulatory EEG Presentation3:42
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Autonomic function tests
- VideoAutonomic Testing3:50
- VideoAutonomic Function Testing18:39
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Transcranial Doppler
- VideoHow To Transcranial Doppler13:13
- VideoTranscranial Doppler | A Primer38:08
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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- VideoElekta Oy - Brain Mapping Using Magnetoencephalography (MEG)0:47
- VideoMEG scanner - Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre1:16
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Electroencephalography and evoked potentials
- VideoLearn to Read EEGs Part 114:08
- PageElectrophysiology – Electroencephalography and Evoked ...medicine.buffalo.edu
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Neuropathology
Grossing of neurosurgical specimens
- VideoGrossing Brain Pathology Specimens | Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine33:48
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Neuropathology staining procedures
- VideoNeurohistochemistry | Staining of Nerve Cell4:03
- VideoThe Art and Science of special stains in Neuropathology1:29:26
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Brain cutting
- VideoDividing the Brain | Neurosurgery Between the Cerebral Hemispheres3:55
- VideoSymmetric Bihemispheric Brain Cutting to study Brain Conditions | Protocol Preview2:01
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Autopsy methods (brain removal)
- VideoBRAIN AUTOPSY - PART 114:03
- VideoMethods of organ removal in Autopsy: FMT|decoding AIIMS| ARBORVITAENXT4:31
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Tissue processing and frozen section
- VideoPreparation of frozen tissue sections (Cryotomy)9:53
- VideoPathology Frozen Sections: What We Do3:20
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Identification of histological features of common neurosurgical disorders
- VideoMeningioma - Histopathology2:07
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