title: A history of neurosurgery in Canada.
abstract: Canada existed for more than half a century before there were glimmerings of modern neurosurgical activity. Neurosurgery had advanced significantly in Europe and the United States prior to its being brought to Toronto and Montreal from American centers. The pioneers responsible for the rapid evolution in practice, teaching and research are described. The interplay of scientific, professional, demographic and economic forces with general historical trends has produced dramatic changes in the way that neurosurgery is now practiced.
authors.affiliation: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Bryce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Weir
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000266:history*