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Neurosurgery & Spine

Referenced MDPDA clinical resources in Neurosurgery & Spine, with transparent evidence and review metadata.

20 clinical resources
Clinical practice guide

Lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy: conservative care and surgical indications

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Spinal epidural abscess: infection recognition, MRI and source control

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on spinal epidural abscess, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Traumatic brain injury: initial assessment, CT and neurosurgical escalation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on traumatic brain injury, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Spinal metastases and instability: scoring, radiotherapy and surgical stabilisation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on spinal metastases and instability, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Acute subdural haematoma: recognition, reversal of anticoagulation and surgery

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on acute subdural haematoma, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

CSF leak after cranial or spinal procedures: diagnosis and management

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on csf leak after cranial or spinal procedures, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Epidural haematoma: emergency recognition and operative evacuation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on epidural haematoma, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction: obstruction, infection and emergency assessment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on ventriculoperitoneal shunt malfunction, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage: monitoring and neurosurgical decision making

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Post-neurosurgical seizure management: prophylaxis, treatment and medication review

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on post-neurosurgical seizure management, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Chronic subdural haematoma: diagnosis, recurrence risk and treatment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on chronic subdural haematoma, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Subarachnoid haemorrhage from aneurysm: diagnosis, securing the aneurysm and vasospasm care

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on subarachnoid haemorrhage from aneurysm, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Unruptured intracranial aneurysm: rupture risk and surveillance versus treatment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on unruptured intracranial aneurysm, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Hydrocephalus in adults: acute obstruction, shunting and endoscopic treatment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on hydrocephalus in adults, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Normal pressure hydrocephalus: gait, cognition, urinary symptoms and shunt evaluation

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on normal pressure hydrocephalus, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Brain tumour with raised intracranial pressure: steroids, imaging and urgent referral

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on brain tumour with raised intracranial pressure, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Pituitary apoplexy: endocrine emergency and neurosurgical assessment

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on pituitary apoplexy, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18
Clinical practice guide

Spinal cord compression from degenerative disease: red flags and surgical referral

An evidence-informed international clinical reference on spinal cord compression from degenerative disease, for healthcare professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. It covers recognition, assessment, management, escalation, follow-up and jurisdiction-sensitive practice considerations.

Neurosurgery & SpineReviewed 2026-08-18