CM-I, Syringomyelia & Scoliosis
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Dr. John O.
Does scoliosis in children improve following surgery for CM-I and syringomyelia? Attenello and colleagues recently published their results in a study of 21 children.The authors reviewed the Johns Hopkins Hospital records from 1995-2005 of ch ...
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38 years with Chiari & Syringomyelia
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Dr. John O.
... symptoms and MRI findings progressed over an 11 year period. Today’s post is about a 70 y/o woman whose symptoms began in 1969 but the diagnosis of Chiari I malformation with syringomyelia was not made for 38 years. 1974: “Terrified with Sailing” In 1974, a then 32 y/o woman was seen in consultation by a neurologist who performed a careful history ...
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New Chiari & Syringomyelia References
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Dr. John O.
On a monthly basis, Chiari Times will bring you links to some of the latest abstracts available on theChiari malformations,syringomyelia, and thetethered spinal cord. These have been selected from the many abstracts available on PubMed. A brief comment will follow many of the listings. If you have ...
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Chiari expert speaks March 14
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Debbie
Dr. John J. Oro, a specialist in the rare disorders chiari and syringomyelia, will speak at a free seminar next month.Oro is medical director of the Neurosurgery Center of Colorado and founded the Chiari Care Center. His topic is "The Chi ...
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CNS/ASAP Fellowships
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Debbie
... Neurological Surgeons (CNS) to sponsor resident fellowships. Neurosurgical residents can apply for up to $10,000 to conduct research or receive special training particular to syringomyelia and/or Chiari malformations. These fellowships provide a unique opportunity to encourage upcoming neurosurgeons to explore the complex issues surrounding syringo ...
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Announcements and News
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Christine from WI
... yrigomyelia and Chiari Awareness Month! AZ Syringo & Chiari Support Group has been presented with a Arizona Senate Proclamation declaring the month of September as Chiari and Syringomyelia Awareness Month! It is very exciting to read "Now, therefore, I Jack Harper, Arizona State Senator, do hereby designate each September as Chiari and Syringomyeli ...
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Announcements and News
by
Christine from WI
... yrigomyelia and Chiari Awareness Month! AZ Syringo & Chiari Support Group has been presented with a Arizona Senate Proclamation declaring the month of September as Chiari and Syringomyelia Awareness Month! It is very exciting to read "Now, therefore, I Jack Harper, Arizona State Senator, do hereby designate each September as Chiari and Syringomyeli ...
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The Tight Filum Terminale
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Dr. John O.
Spinal cord tethering can occur from many causes. When the discussion is focused on Chiari I (CM-I) or syringomyelia, most people are referring to tethering caused by a tight filum terminale. The filum is a fibrous band extending from the end of the spinal cord to its attachmen ...
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