Syringomyelia
Alternate Names : Syrinx
Treatment
The goals of treatment are to stop the spinal cord damage from getting worse and to maximize functioning. Surgery to relieve pressure in the spinal cord may be appropriate. Physical therapy may be needed to maximize muscular function.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Untreated, the disorder gets worse very slowly, but it eventually causes severe disability. Surgical decompression usually stops the progression of the disorder, with about 50% of people showing significant improvement in neurologic function after surgical decompression.
Complications
Without treatment, the condition will lead to: - Continued or progressive loss of neurologic function
- Permanent disability
Possible complications of surgery include: - Postoperative infection and other complications common to all surgeries
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of syringomyelia.
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