Chiari and scoliosis

Abstract

There is a well-known relationship between Chiari malformation and thoracolumbar scoliosis. The incidence of scoliosis can range from 2% to 4% in the general population but may be as high as 30% in patients with Chiari malformation type I and as high as 70% with spinal cord syrinx. In this chapter, we review the relationship between these conditions and discuss emerging evidence regarding risk factors, diagnosis, and management of children with Chiari-related scoliosis.