Info on Arnold-Chiari I, Idiopathic Syringomyelia, and Idiopathic Scoliosis: Causes and Insights

This patient travelled from the United States of America to Spain for treatment at the Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona for treatment according to the Filum System® . The minimally invasive Sectioning of the filum terminale was applied in September 2016 for her diagnosis Neuro-Cranio-Vertebral Syndrome, Filum Disease , Arnold-Chiari Syndrome Type I , idiopathic Syringomyelia and idiopathic Scoliosis . Now, a little more than two years after the procedure, she generously shares her experience with the recovery process. Thank you, Patricia! "It has been over 2 years since my surger y. I wanted to wait a long time to give feedback. This is my experience.

The patient had mobility problems in her lower extremities. She didn’t have strength in her legs to stand and was using a wheelchair. Diagnosed with the Neuro-Cranio-Vertebral Syndrome. Filum disease. Descent of the Cerebellar tonsils (Arnold-Chiari Syndrome Type I). Idiopathic Syringomyelia. Multiple disk disease. Odontoid retroflexion, she went the minimally invasive procedure of the sectioning of the filum terminale according to the Filum System® at the Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona in July 2018. You can see recordings from the pre-op day, one day after the procedure and one week post-op.  

Dr Royo-Salvador ’s theory involves the important discovery of the cause for Scoliosis, which had been considered as being “ idiopathic ”, as to say “without known cause”, up to the 1990ies.  Thanks to his etiological explication we now know that Scoliosis can be a clinical manifestation involving an abnormal traction of the spinal cord caused by an excessively tense filum terminale; it is an expression of a Neuro-Cranio-Vertebral Syndrome and/or Filum Disease. (“ Siringomielia, escoliosis y malformación de Arnold-Chiari idiopática. Etiología común ”, Rev Neurol. 1996 Aug; Volume 24, Nº 132; 937 – 959 Dr Royo-Salvador MB).

We are very pleased and grateful to be able to share Mireille's story today; the video was recorded in February 2018. The patient was diagnosed with Neuro-Cranio-Vertebral Syndrome . Filum Disease . Descent of the Cerebellar Tonsils (Arnold-Chiari Syndrome Type I). Idiopathic Syringomyelia and Multiple Disc Disease and underwent the surgical procedure at the Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona (ICSEB) in October 2016. 

We are very happy and grateful to be able to share our young patient Taylor's account of her experience today.

On June 12, 2018, the Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona (ICSEB) celebrated its 10 th anniversary. In this interview, founder and director, Dr. Miguel B. Royo Salvador , explains the fundamental stages through which the Institut has passed during its 10 years of excellence; which have led ICSEB to become a centre of international reference for the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of the Filum Disease.  – Good morning Dr. Royo Salvador. –  Good morning –  On the occasion of the 10 th anniversary of the Institut Chiari de Barcelona, I will ask you some questions. –  My pleasure –  For this occasion, the motto “10 years of excellence” was chosen. What do you want to express with this phrase? –  We want to highlight the work we have done since the inauguration of the Institut Chiari de Barcelona, with the objective of applying new medical concepts, which we have proposed through previous research. It...

We are happy to be able to celebrate our 10th anniversary and strive to continue to share our knowledge and experience regarding the Filum Disease to the benefit of patients everywhere. We want to thank everyone who put their trust in the Filum System® method and in our Institute.  Thank you for your lovely messages! Greetings from our patients Greetings from collaborators    Greetings from Patient Associations