Directory of Chiari Malformations Resources

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Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM) is a condition in which the cerebellum portion of the brain protrudes into the spinal canal. ACM is also referred to simply as chiari (pronounced Kee-AR-ee).

Resources in This Category

• Carion Fenn Syringomyelia Foundation

  http://www.syringomyelia.ca/
  Canadian site offering support for those effected by condition. Includes forum, personal stories and contact details.

• Chiari & Related Disorders Yahoo forum

  http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/chiarigroup_malformation
  Online support group. Registration required.

• Chiari Institute

  http://www.chiariinstitute.com/index.html
  Multidisciplinary center for the management of patients suffering from Chiari malformation. Includes details of research.

• Chiari Treatment Center

  http://www.chiaricare.com/
  Treatment facility located at the Medical Center of Aurora in Colorado. Contains information about the centre and its staff, brief overview of the condition and research.

• Erika's Chiari Page

  http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/figgyminute/
  Her diagnosis and treatment of Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, and Basilar Invagination. Includes medical information, pictures, and links for further information.

• Karine's Chiari Page for Teens

  http://www.angelfire.com/hi3/teenchiaripage/index.html
  A website for teens who have Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia.

• Mothers With Angels - Chiari Page

  http://www.angelfire.com/hi3/mwa/chiari.html
  Includes medical links, forums, chat rooms, discussion lists, support groups, and personal home pages about rare disorders.

• NINDS: Chiari Malformation Information Page

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/chiari.htm
  Fact sheet provided by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• World Arnold Chiari Malformation Association

  http://www.pressenter.com/~wacma/
  Information, support, and education for patients, caregivers, and health professionals regarding Chiari.

• Yahoo Groups: Chiari

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chiari/
  The World ACM Association's ACM/syringomyelia support group and mailing list. A group for and about those who suffer from Arnold Chiari Malformation with or without syringomyelia/syrinx.

• Yahoo Groups: Chiari-kids

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chiari-kids/
  A World ACM Association members-only email list for children and teens with Arnold Chiari Malformations.

• Yahoo! Groups: Chiarigroup malformation

  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/chiarigroup_malformation/
  Online support for those affected by Chiari Malformations and associated problems.

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