Background Syringomyelia is a chronic, progressive disease of the spinal cord.
Syringomyelia is an etiologically diverse affliction caused by disturbance of normal …

Background Hydrodynamics is the branch of physics exploring the motion and forces of
fluids on adjacent solid bodies. 16 In spinal hydrodynamics, the subarachnoid space and …

Objectives: Review the classification of Chiari malformations. Describe the presentation of a
patient with a Chiari malformation. Outline the management options available for Chiari …

Background The best surgical treatment for adult Chiari malformation type 1 remains widely
debated. Objective This study aimed to assess the efficacy of posterior fossa decompression …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of the Chiari 1 malformation. Outline the appropriate
evaluation of a Chiari 1 malformation. Review the appropriate investigations, treatments and …

Patients showing typical Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) signs and symptoms frequently
undergo cranial and cervical MRI. In some patients, MRI documents> 5 mm of cerebellar …

Purpose Despite decades of experience and research, the etiology and management of
Chiari I malformations (CM-I) continue to raise more questions than answers. Controversy …

Chiari malformations are a diverse group of abnormalities of the brain, craniovertebral
junction, and the spine. Chiari 0, I, and 1.5 malformations, likely a spectrum of the same …

OBJECTIVE The Chiari Severity Index (CSI) and points-based algorithm of Thakar et al. are
two prognostic tools that have been developed to predict the likelihood of improvement after …

OBJECTIVE Scoliosis is common in patients with Chiari malformation type I (CM-I)–
associated syringomyelia. While it is known that treatment with posterior fossa …