Syringomyelia

Dr. Dilip S. Kiyawat, Leading Spine & Neurosurgeon in the Field of Spinal Cord Injury

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Syringomyelia is a condition characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst or cavity (syrinx) within the spinal cord. This cyst can enlarge over time, compressing the surrounding spinal cord tissue and leading to various symptoms. Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord. The syrinx can get big enough to damage the spinal cord and compress and injure the nerve fibers that carry information to and from the brain to the body.

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WhatsApp Causes A condition where the cerebellum extends into the spinal canal, blocking normal cerebrospinal fluid flow and contributing to syrinx formation.

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Neck and Shoulder Pain Commonly reported symptoms. Radiating Pain Pain may extend into the arms and hands.

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Surgery Treatment may involve surgery to correct Chiari malformation, remove tumors, or address other structural issues contributing to syringomyelia.

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Muscle Strengthening Exercises to maintain muscle strength and prevent atrophy.

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Breakthrough Treatment Shows Promise in

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Placement of a shunt to drain excess fluid from the syrinx and redirect it to another body cavity, such as the abdominal cavity.

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• Spinal cord injury
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• Spinal Tumors
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• Fracture of spine
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• Minimally invasive spine surgery
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• Slipped (Herniated) Disc Surgery
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• OPLL treatment
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