Missile Injuries of the Brain Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves is a complete reference
resource for neurosurgeons dealing with injuries of gunshot and other missiles. It aims at
enhancing the understanding of such injuries to the brain spinal cord and peripheral nerves
and their management principles. Its content is primarily based on the author's experience
during his time spent in Army Medical Corps. Highlights of the book: Concepts and principles of
ballistics as well as the pathophysiology of gunshot (and shrapnel) injuries with easy
correlation to diagnostic imaging in a simplified manner Exhaustive coverage of management
critical care and controversies related to different types of gunshot wounds A separate
chapter on the history of missile injuries A separate chapter on blast injuries that has been
covered for the first time in Indian Neurotrauma literature Meticulously selected illustrations
to aid in the understanding of the injuries and planning their treatment and prognostication A
separate chapter on nonmissile penetrating injuries of the skull and brain This book will be of
immense value to neurosurgeons and trauma surgeons in India.
