Understanding the Relationship between Chiari Malformation and Scoliosis - Vijay Ravindra, MD

Understanding the Relationship between Chiari Malformation and Scoliosis

Presented by Dr. Vijay Ravindra for the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project's 36th Annual Conference

Chiari malformations and associated Syringomyelia syndromes are complex problems. Often, additional considerations and relationships with other disease processes need to be investigated. There is a well-known relationship between Chiari malformation and thoracolumbar scoliosis. For example, the incidence of scoliosis can range from 2 to 4% in the general population but may be as high as 30% in patients with Chiari malformation type 1 and as high as 70% with spinal cord syrinx. In this discussion, we will discuss the relationship between these conditions and discuss emerging evidence regarding risk factors, diagnosis, and management of children with Chiari-related scoliosis.

Dr. Vijay Ravindra's clinical interests include disorders of the pediatric spinal column, in particular the craniocervical junction and scoliosis. He is actively studying tissue properties of the CCJ in children with Chiari malformations.

Recorded live at ASAP's 36th Annual Conference
Durham, NC, July 2024
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The American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project's national conferences bring together world renowned experts in the field of Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders.