Seven surgical anatomy references. Written for practitioners, not students. Cited 7,400+ times. Used in residency programs and operating rooms worldwide.
The only reference devoted entirely to lumbar plexus anatomy. Covers the anatomy that determines whether a surgeon avoids or injures the genitofemoral, femoral, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves. Reviewed in Acta Neurochirurgica (2019).
Buy from Thieme
The anatomy reference for LLIF, XLIF, and OLIF. Covers the retroperitoneal corridor, psoas muscle relationships, and the anatomical basis of exposure complications in lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures.
Buy from Elsevier
21 chapters covering all subtypes of occult spinal dysraphism. Split cord malformations, tethered cord syndromes, cutaneous stigmata, lipomyelomeningocele, sacral agenesis, and operative management for each entity.
Buy from Springer
A systematic atlas of the ligamentous architecture at the craniocervical junction. Alar ligaments, tectorial membrane, transverse ligament, and foramen magnum relationships with direct operative relevance for upper cervical surgery.
Buy from Cambridge Scholars
A complete reference on the dural venous sinuses, from microsurgical anatomy through imaging to operative management. Editors: Joe Iwanaga, Rod Oskouian, Marios Loukas, Mohammadali Shoja, Stephen Monteith.
Buy from Elsevier
A dedicated reference on the anatomy and surgery of the brachial plexus. Editors: Mohammadali M. Shoja, Ravi S. Radhakrishnan, Rod J. Oskouian.
View on Google Books
The updated comprehensive reference on Chiari malformations, covering pathophysiology, imaging, and surgical management. Editors: Mehmet Turgut, Rod J. Oskouian, W. Jerry Oakes.
Buy from SpringerThe only reference devoted entirely to lumbar plexus anatomy. The anatomy that determines whether a surgeon avoids or injures the genitofemoral, femoral, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.
The textbooks are the foundation. The journal output (500+ papers, 7,400+ citations) is where new findings appear first.
The Seattle Science Foundation streams free surgical case discussions and lectures, plus a free video library on SSFTV. Open to surgeons, residents, and students.