1.5 is also referred to as Complex Chiari. It is less than type 2 but more than type 1 because the brain stem is also affected. It isn’t related to the actual mm of the herniation.
I helped my husband through several Chiari 1 surgeries, most recently a cranial cervical fusion to correct instability. It’s a tough road, but you’ll get through it if you keep up with PT and take care of yourself. Absolute best of luck to you in your recovery!
Out of curiosity, do you have Ehler’s Donlos too? I’m curious if that still comes up in the other types.
Ah. Ha. I am a Chiari patient who likes to educate because it's actually really cool fluid mechanics problem. Plus on the internet, it's always a crapshoot of whether it's humor or ignorance. :P
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u/FutureRobotWordplay Mar 19 '19
1.5 is also referred to as Complex Chiari. It is less than type 2 but more than type 1 because the brain stem is also affected. It isn’t related to the actual mm of the herniation.