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#TBT to 2006: Varma & Eldridge introduced the #NeuroMate robot in frameless mode, achieving ~1.29 mm accuracy in a phantom test with subsequent use in 153 functional procedures. AANS CNS #ASSFN #Neurosurgery #MedTwitter #MedX onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! We honor the dedication, compassion, and expertise of physicians everywhere. ASSFN thanks all doctors for their unwavering commitment to advancing patient care and neurosurgical innovation. Your impact is invaluable! #ThankYouDoctors

A case report by Lamanna et al. characterized the formation of a pseudoanerusym following sEEG during routine imaging for a planned ANT DBS. The authors suggest that pseudoaneurysm may be a more common sEEG complication than previously appreciated.  karger.com/doi/10.1159/00…

Today is World Neurosurgeon Day & we honor the remarkable individuals who dedicate their lives to advancing brain and spine care. To our members and colleagues around the world—thank you for your tireless work in improving patient lives & pushing the boundaries of neurosurgery!

🙌 We're celebrating the incredible members of the ASSFN community who generously give their time, expertise, and passion to advance the field of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. #THANKYOUSOMUCH for your endless dedication! #NeurosurgeryLeadership

In a recent study, Rajamani et al. mapped Parkinson’s Disease symptoms to specific white matter tracts. These findings pave the way towards personalized, symptom-guided stimulation treatment! AANS CNS #ASSFN #neurosurgery Learn more here: 10.1038/s41467-024-48731-1

Don’t miss this essential ASSFN webinar on billing and coding. 🧠 Our expert panel features—Drs. Sharona Ben-Haim, MD , Joshua Rosenow and Robert Bina, who will break down the must-know strategies! 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/ASSFNBilling #MedicalBilling #FunctionalNeurosurgery

Sakakura et al. showed the feasibility of identifying the gustatory pathway in patients using HCP data and MRgFUS. This could help surgeons minimize the risk of dysgeusia during FUS procedures for tremor. Link: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/f… AANS CNS  #ASSFN

We are excited for the annual AANS meeting this weekend! As a member of the SPC, I can vouch for the amazing scientific content and speakers led by Gregory Zipfel and the team. Register at annualmeeting.aans.org/registration/ As a functional neurosurgeon, I will say there is some amazing

📣Announcing new ASSFN webinar! 📣 How to gain maximum reimbursement at your practice? Get insights from ASSFN webinar, “Billing and Coding for Functional Neurosurgery,” and hear from the experts! 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/ASSFNBilling

Thrilled to see #ASSFN leadership presenting important scientific info at the #AANS2025 Meeting in Boston this weekend.

🧠💻 In 2 weeks, we’ll explore this essential topic: Billing & Coding for Functional Neurosurgery ASSFN webinar, with top experts: Sharona Ben-Haim, MD Joshua Rosenow & Robert Bina, MD. 🔗 Sign today: bit.ly/ASSFNBilling #MedicalBilling #CodingTips #FunctionalNeurosurgery

This #tbt from Mayberg et al.’s 2005 study pioneered DBS of subgenual cingulate white matter (Cg25) for treatment-resistant depression. A foundational study linking neural circuit modulation with sustained antidepressant response.  doi.org/10.1016/j.neur… AANS CNS

💙ASSFN proudly honors the compassionate, skilled, and tireless nurses who play an essential role in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. Your expertise, empathy, and dedication are the backbone of patient care and innovation in our field. Thank you for everything you do!

It’s incredibly important to maximize reimbursement so you, your staff and practice are compensated! 📣Join us next Wed, 5/14, 7 PM Central for strategies and best practices from the experts! 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ASSFNBilling Sharona Ben-Haim, MD Joshua Rosenow

🚨 Calling all functional neurosurgery residents and fellows! 🚨 The American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN) wants you to get involved! Help shape the future of education and opportunities at ASSFN. 📩 Email [email protected] with your interest.

A recent Journal of Neurosurgery study indicated neuropsychiatric improvement following use of focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease. AANS CNS #neurosurgery #FUS #Alzheimers #MedTwitter #MedX thejns.org/view/journals/…

📣Last Chance to Sign up – reserve your spot now! Join us tomorrow for strategies and best practices from the experts to maximize reimbursements for your functional neurosurgery practice. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ASSFNBilling #Neurosurgery #FunctionalNeurosurgery

#TBT to a study by Kondziolka et al. (NEJM '98): Stereotactic radiosurgery achieved 98% long-term tumor control for acoustic neuromas, with excellent facial and trigeminal nerve preservation. A pivotal shift toward less invasive neurosurgical care. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Exciting study shows safe, repeated focused ultrasound-mediated BBB opening in AD patients, with 14.9-Centiloid Aβ plaque reduction in 67% and improved neuropsychiatric symptoms in 83%. No antibodies needed!   thejns.org/view/journals/…   AANS CNS #ASSFN #neurosurgery