Welcome to Chiari Medicine

Welcome to Chiari Medicine, an online forum for healthcare professionals caring for persons with the Chiari malformations, syringomyelia, and related disorders and for investigators pushing the medical science forward.

The Blog will feature the latest research, conferences, reviews, opinions and general information on a regular basis. For easy access, each blog will be listed in one or more of the Categories located in the right hand column. For easier search, Blog posts are tagged with pertinent medical terms.

Professional comments on the Blog posts are encouraged. Guest Posts are considered. Learn more in Contributors section of the About page.

The Atlas contains images of the Chiari malformations, syringomyelia, and related disorders grouped into various galleries for easy access. Visit the About page to learn how to submit your image(s) for inclusion in the Atlas.

The WorkFlow section is focused on tools and processes that facilitate the evaluation and care of persons with Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders. Additions to the WorkFlow page can be suggested through the Contact page. 

The About page briefly describes the mission of the site and provides a brief bio of the Editor.

The foremost way professionals can contribute is by commenting on the various posts. If a blog post triggers your interest and you want to add information or debate a point, please feel free to do so. Comments are moderated to keep the discussion focused on professional issues. Contributions, such as posts and Atlas images, and suggestions for site improvement can be submitted through the Contact page.

By working together we can build a professional Chiari & syringomyelia community for the benefit of those affected.

Addendum: The Atlas has been removed and images will be incorporated into the various sections. A Bibliography has been added to the site. - 1/19/2013

Revised 9/14/2012 & 11/18/2012