Abstract We present a case of transient quadriparesis in an 8-yr-old football player with a normal cervical spinal canal but Chiari I malformation of the hindbrain. Chiari I consists of herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, which reduces space available for the spinal cord. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain or cervical spine can identify asymptomatic Chiari I, whereas previously myelography was necessary. The incidence and natural history of Chiari I malformation is reviewed, with special reference to the question of return-to-play in young athletes.The complete article is available for download here.
Chiari I Malformation: Cause For Concern In Contact Athletes?
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Dr. Armin Tehrany is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive management techniques of knee and shoulder injuries and conditions in NYC. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His specialist knowledge, expertise, and best practice methods of care in knee and shoulder treatment are recognized by the many awards received throughout his career.