Chiari malformation is treatable with a surgery called posterior fossa decompression. Dr. Anderson has performed this surgical procedure to address the mobility limitations and pain caused by the malformation.

What is Chiari Malformation?

Usually considered a congenital disorder, the malformation is caused by brain tissue squeezed through a gap in the bottom of the skull. As a result, the brain tissue is lodged in the spinal cord area.

Is Chiari Malformation Surgery Right for Me?

Depending on the level of discomfort and pain caused by Chiari Malformation, Dr. Anderson and his multi-discipline team at Summit Brain, Spine & Orthopedics will discuss the benefits and risks of the posterior fossa decompression surgery if it is right for you.