AANS Beyond 2023: Team Member Collection-APP Plenary

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Video Summary

In the first summary, the video discusses trigeminal neuralgia, a facial pain disorder caused by vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve. Treatment options include medications like Tegretol and Trileptal, as well as surgery. The goal is to alleviate pain and improve quality of life for patients.<br /><br />The second summary focuses on functional neurosurgery, which uses stereotactic techniques to target specific areas in the nervous system for treatment. Collaboration between neurosurgeons and APPs is crucial for optimal patient care. Stereotactic techniques improve treatment accuracy and can be used in various areas of functional neurosurgery.<br /><br />The third summary covers topics discussed in the video related to neurosurgery. It talks about surgical techniques, areas of practice within functional neurosurgery, the role of APPs, and the principles of successful collaboration. Specific cases of tandem occlusion and third nerve palsy are mentioned.<br /><br />The fourth summary highlights the treatment gap for neurosurgical conditions in low-income countries and the need to increase the number of trained neurosurgeons. It also mentions the challenges and opportunities for neurosurgery in South Africa, including a shortage of neurosurgeons and a high burden of trauma cases.<br /><br />In the fifth summary, Dr. Joshua Bederson discusses the use of advanced digital technology in neurosurgery, emphasizing the role of PAs and advanced practitioners. He explains how technology like virtual and augmented reality can be used for surgical planning and operation. Advanced technologies can enhance patient care, but implementation challenges exist.<br /><br />The summaries cover the main points of each video, highlighting the key topics discussed. No credits were specifically mentioned in the original request.

Keywords

trigeminal neuralgia

facial pain disorder

vascular compression

medications

surgery

pain alleviation

functional neurosurgery

stereotactic techniques

neurosurgeons

APPs

collaboration

treatment accuracy

surgical techniques

tandem occlusion

low-income countries