You Don't Always Need Surgery for Chiari 1 - Ask the Expert feat. Dr. Shobhan Vachhrajani

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Just because the imaging shows a Chiari, does not mean you necessarily need Chiari surgery. When do you NOT need a Chiari surgery? Of course, because of how complex this condition can be, this will require a discussion with your doctor. Dr. Vachhrajani shares examples of patients in which he did decide to offer surgery and others in which he did not. He explains why which include: symptoms, imaging, and each patient's concerns or other conditions with which the patient may be dealing.
Though this lecture and Q&A is focused on Chiari I malformation, Dr. Vachhrajani begins by looking at the definitions of the numerous types of Chiaris. Dr. Vachhrajani also answers questions from our audience including types of surgeries for Chiari and related disorders such as instability and tethered cord, why puberty appears to exacerbate Chiari symptoms in some patients, and more!
This meeting was held completely virtually on December 7th. (2023)
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[@wendymacha1886]

Thank you.

[@Emma-qo7bs]

This type of information is so helpful!! Thank you for sharing.

[@theangrytiredzebra]

Do you guys treat syringomyelia without Chiari? I'm very sick and not getting any help. I also have hEDS. Will you guys ever talk about it? I

[@BobbyJonesCSF]

There are surgeons that treat syringomyelia without the presence of a Chiari. However, surgical intervention may not always remedy symptoms and may even make symptoms worse, but that is something to be discussed with a doctor that you feel most comfortable! Just because you may not be a good candidate for surgery, does not mean you should not be treated, I'm so sorry to hear of your difficulties... Here are some other videos about syringomyelia and surgical intervention - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGOZoGt9mN-Wb68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWW5hmaFlqejpq8

[@theangrytiredzebra]

@@BobbyJonesCSF my syrinx is too thin for surgery at 2mm-3mm but it's from T4-T10. The doctors here act like it's no big deal and can't be causing my symptoms but then I listen to experts that say even thin ones can be a problem. Is that true? I also have hEDS with various comorbid conditions and suffer with really bad dystonia and muscle spasms, uncontrolled movements. It's been a very painful and hard past few years. My Neurosurgeon said my walking issues are do to my syrinx but then other doctors just brush me off and try to shove me in the FND box. It's all very painful and frustrating.

[@theangrytiredzebra]

Does chiair 0 happen in those with a thoracic syrinx?

[@dizzypancreaspump]

What symptoms did the first boy present with

[@margconsultingllc8706]

Where can I find the research you mentioned at the beginning of the presentation?

[@BobbyJonesCSF]

Here is a good place to start, this should be able to lead you to more info on the Chiari guidelines bobbyjonescsf.org/csf-common-data-elements-patient-involvement/

[@SundaramSportsBhiwandi]

🙏🏻Hello sir 🙏🏻 I had syrinx now go away and I have burning pain in my left hand and Arm Please suggest me medicine for stop burning pain completely 🙏🏻

[@SundaramSportsBhiwandi]

🙏🏻Only this One symptom is remain Please sir suggest medicine for stop burning pain completely 🙏🏻

[@tasleemshabbier1441]

Greetings doc the child is Arnold chiarri 2 what is prognosis the infant is a newborn please guide mother is so frustrated she wants to kill baby

[@NNCCCC63]

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