Chiari Malformation is a condition where part of the brain, specifically the cerebellum, extends into the spinal canal through an opening in the base of the skull, known as the foramen magnum.
Chiari Malformation is a complex neurological condition that involves the structural relationship between the skull, brain and spinal cord. It occurs when a part of the skull near the base is too small or misshapen, causing the lower part of the brain, called the cerebellar tonsils, to extend into the spinal canal.
When you have an upcoming Chiari decompression surgery, it is just as important to prepare yourself mentally as it is physically. Becoming an informed patient is an important part…
