title: Modernity and the emerging futurism in neurosurgery.
abstract: This article discusses the emergence of neurosurgery in its 'modern' form during the second half of the 20th century and presents the apertures to the 21st century that are apparent in establishing an evolving futurism in the field. Factors of primary positive impetus and challenges are discussed.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Apuzzo
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*