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Can Chiari Malformation be cured with sugery?
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∙ 16y ago
Ann Can
The pressure can be relieved from the brain, and the CSF cease dripping into your spine, thus easing the pain if that’s what you’d like to call a “cure”.
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What is an Arnold-Chiari malformation?
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
What does low lying cerebellar tonsils mean?
Arnold Chiari malformation
Is it safe to have phyiscal therapy when you have Chiari Malformation Type 1 with a Syrinx?
If physical therapy has been prescribed for you and the doctor is aware of the CM Type I with Syrinx, then it is safe, particularly if the therapy is directed toward another part of your body BESIDES your neck and even thoracic spine area. Personally, I would not want physical therapy for treatment of Chiari Malformation, but if I had a problem with a knee, hip or ankle...sure, I'd go for it. There are surgical repairs for CM and they are risky. There are many websites devoted to educating people as to the best time to have the surgery as well as where to go for the surgery. Since it is such a life altering illness complete with intense pain, I would only trust my health care to an expert in the disease...not your regular physician.
What is mild cerebellar tonsillar ectopia?
It's the decent of the cerebral tonsils through the Forman magnum. Aka low lying c.t. , chiari 0 or 1, brain herniation. It can cause many symptoms! And there is no cure, sometimes surgery works but not promising. No doctors really give it credit and say it can't cause a lot of the symptoms people with it complain about, except I find it funny no one with this knows one another but has the same story to tell. So anyways, if you have it and have symptoms you are pretty much f***ed cause no one knows $#¡+ about it. Haha!! Upright health website has great information on it. Check it out!
What deficiency causes a child to be born with Arnold Chiari malformation?
From this website(see link- quite technical) it appears tha no-one knows what causes it though there may be a genetic compnent.
Is Arnold Chiari curable in adults?
Chiari malformation is curable by surgery.
What is an Arnold-Chiari malformation?
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
Will having operation for Arnold chiari malformation cure the situation?
There is NO CURE for ANY type of Chiari malformation. Chiari 1 doesn't carry the same abnormal structure to the brain as Chiari 2 or 3 do. Decompression surgery might and only might help relieve some symptoms. There are a percentage of people who return to stable lifestyle, there are more who can't. again, THERE IS NO CURE for Chiari Malformation.
How can chiari malformation be treated?
The steps being made to cure Chiari Malformation that is diagnosed as a child is surgery and there are a few types that are done depending on the severity. One way is they remove a small portion of bone at the base of the skull to relieve pressure.
What is the difference between an Arnold Chiari Malformation and Chiari Malformation?
An AVM is an arteriovenous malformation, so it is a malformation that connects arteries and veins, while a Chiari Malformation (more commonly referred to as an Arnold-Chiari Malformation) is one where part of the brain herniates (pushes through) the base of the skull.
What precautions can be taken to prevent a Chiari-1 malformation?
There are no known precautions to take that can prevent Chiari-1 malformation. Chiari-1 malformation occurs when brain tissues goes into the spinal canal and symptoms don't usually occur until well into child hood. Surgery and regular monitoring as well as medications can treat this malformation, although most times it's not required.
Why would a patient still have symptoms after having the surgery for Arnold Chiari malformation?
I think it can come back
What is the prognosis for persons with Arnold-Chiari I malformation?
Long-term prognosis for persons with Arnold-Chiari I malformations is excellent. Full recovery from surgery may take several months.
Is ms same as chiari malformation?
no
What is karie malformation?
The closest match for karie malformation is Chiari malformation. When the brain tissue spreads down into a person's spinal cord, this is called Chiari malformation. Treatment is available, but is not needed in some cases.
Is Arnold-Chiari malformation with a 7mm herniation in need of decompression surgery?
it depends on what your symptoms are. i have a 5.5 mm herniation and i am scheduled for decompression surgery on July 27, , 2010 (this Tuesday). i have scoliosis that my doctor is hoping will correct itself, and he also wishes that my herniation dooesnt get worse. my mom has a 8mm hern. and had surgery December 3 2009.
How common is Arnold-Chiari malformation?
chiari affects 1 in 1,000 people.
