Craniocervical Instability in Pediatric Patients with Chiari 1

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This presentation explores the relationship between Chiari malformation and cervical spine fusion, with a focus on complex Chiari cases. It explains the anatomy, causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Chiari I malformation, including associated conditions such as syringomyelia and craniocervical instability. The speaker discusses when spinal fusion may be necessary, how advanced imaging is used to identify instability, and surgical techniques for treating patients with complex Chiari. Real patient cases are presented to illustrate how skull-spine abnormalities can contribute to symptoms and how fusion surgery can restore stability and improve outcomes.

This lecture was given at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX on April 1st. (2026)

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