"All brains, no brawn?" "A spine of steel?" "It's not brain surgery!" Neuro / Spine is all around us, even in our every day phrases. But today, we’re going beyond the phrases and diving into the realities behind operating on the body's command center: the brain & spine! On this Episode 20 of my "Hank vs. the Robot" podcast series, I sit down with Sterile Simon to explore the intricate world of the Neuro service line, from brain surgery basics to cutting-edge skull base procedures. Key insights from this episode include: 🎯 Step-by-step breakdown of craniotomies and deep brain stimulation 🎯 Why seemingly simple tools like Kerrison rongeurs are crucial 🎯 How pioneers like Cushing and Yasargil revolutionized brain surgery 🎯 Why skull base surgery requires a whole new approach to instrumentation Plus, discover why those instruments in your Neuro sets have such unique names! Whether you're a tech who wants to understand the complex procedures you support or a leader looking to better serve your Neurosurgery department, this episode offers fascinating insights into one of healthcare's most precise specialties. Stay tuned next week as we continue our deep dive into surgical service lines! #SterileProcessing #Neurosurgery #SpineSurgery #Healthcare #SurgicalServices #MedicalHistory #BeyondClean