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What is Syringomyelia? – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. Was first described by Antione Portal in 1803. He described a patient who experienced numbness and loss of function of the lower extremities. An abnormal cavity, called a syrinx (see-rin-x), was found on autopsy examination of the spinal cord. The test of choice for diagnosis of a syrinx is an MRI. Of the spine. The most common area for a syrinx to develop is in the cervical spine (neck), with the second most common in the thoracic spine. As...Of Sy...
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The Chiari Care Center - Chiari 1 Malformation
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. Healing after surgery is a gradual process. Do your best to keep the incision clean and dry at all times. You may shower about 48 hours after surgery, but you should try to keep the incision dry and be sure not rub or soak the incision. If taking narcotic pain medications. The neck incision may be tender and stiff for several days. This is normal. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area until the staples are removed. If any redness, swelling...
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Referrals – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. The process of referral begins with contact from the primary care provider to The Chiari Care Center. The patient must have had a recent MRI of the brain or cervical spine that shows the Chiari Malformation. Patients diagnosed with syringomyelia and tethered cord syndrome are also evaluated at The Chiari Care Center. Patients will be scheduled at the first available appointment time. The Chiari Care Center at The Medical Center of Aurora.
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Mission & Philosophy – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. Our Philosophy of Care. Because our philosophy of care places the patient in the center, they become a major part of our care team. They need to be well educated, feel comfortable and confident about moving forward with surgical treatment, if appropriate, and know that they are always in control of their care. Stay in the loop. Email sign-up:.
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Staff | Chiari Doctors – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. John J. Oró, M.D. Chiari Care Center Staff. Established in 1998 as the Chiari Clinic at the University of Missouri in Columbia Missouri, the center moved to Aurora, Colorado in 2005. Since moving, The Chiari Care Center has treated more than 500 patients from across the U.S. and overseas. Dr John Oró Medical Director. Dr Oró has been listed among the Best Doctors in America since 2001, and he has been listed among America's Top Surgeons since 2007&#...
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Other Related Conditions – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). Also Known As (AKA): Bickerstaff syndrome. It is not known how many persons with basilar migraine also have the Chiari malformation. Occipital headaches (headaches in the back of the head) may occur from problems in the neck, especially the upper part of the neck. Although the pain originates in the neck, it can radiate to the head and cause cervicogenic headache. Reversal of cervical curvature or kyphosis.
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Travel Information – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. RTD Bus and Light Rail. Several Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus lines stop near both the South and North Campuses. For up-to-date information, visit the RTD Web site. Road Conditions on Major Colorado Highways. 15 minutes from The Medical Center of Aurora North Campus. 20 minutes from The Medical Center of Aurora South Campus. 25 minutes from The Medical Center of Aurora South Campus. 5 minutes from Centennial Medical Plaza.
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What is Chiari 1 Malformation? – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. When symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue persist, they often rob a person of their quality of life. Though not everyone experiencing these symptoms is suffering from Chiari I Malformation, for those that are, we're here to provide answers and options. - John Oró, M.D. Some people with Chiari I malformation also have a syrinx (se-ri-nx) or syringomyelia (Figure 2). Read about syringomyelia under related disorders section.
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Treatments | Chiari Doctors – The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. Surgery Outcomes Research Study. While being evaluated for Chiari malformation (CM-I), it is important to have a thorough neurologic examination. All of some of the following tests may be done during the clinic visit. 1- Cognitive evaluation- asking such questions as the date, place and your full name helps to determine if there is a problem with thinking and memory. 6- Motor examination- The motor examination tests strength in the face, arms and le...
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The Chiari Care Center
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The Chiari Care Center AT THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA. At the Chiari Care Center, we strive to evaluate all aspects of your health using a multidisciplinary approach. We do not just focus on the Chiari as the only condition that may be causing the symptoms you are experiencing, but expand our focus to include many aspects of your health. Http:/ www.chiaricare.com/Consultation/Schedule-a-Consultation.aspx. You must have an MRI within the previous 6 months. The Chiari Care Center is located at 1444 S Poto...
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