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What is the definition of Arachnoiditis?
Arachnoiditis is a pain disorder caused by inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surrounds and protects the nerves of the spinal cord. The inflammation may occur due to irritation from chemicals; infection; direct injury to the spine; chronic compression of spinal nerves; or complications from spinal surgery or other spinal procedures. It may result in scar tissue and adhesions, which cause the spinal nerves to 'stick' together. If Arachnoiditis affects the function of nerves, it can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and a characteristic stinging and burning pain in the lower back or legs. In some people, it may affect the bladder, bowel, and sexual function. Very severe Arachnoiditis can result in paralysis of the legs.
What are the alternative names for Arachnoiditis?
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Spinal arachnoiditis
Who are the top Arachnoiditis Local Doctors?
Steven M. Chrzanowski
Experienced in Arachnoiditis
Dr. Steven M. Chrzanowski
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Arachnoiditis
Dr. Steven M. Chrzanowski
Internal Medicine

Benefis Hospitals Inc

1401 25th St S, 
Great Falls, MT 
 (72.2 mi)
406-455-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Steven Chrzanowski is an Internal Medicine provider in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Chrzanowski and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Experienced in Arachnoiditis
Dr. Kraig A. Ward
Physiatry | Pain Medicine
Experienced in Arachnoiditis
Dr. Kraig A. Ward
Physiatry | Pain Medicine

Benefis Hospitals Inc

1401 25th St S, 
Great Falls, MT 
 (72.2 mi)
406-455-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Kraig Ward is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Ward and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Shalina F. Lingley
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Arachnoiditis
Dr. Shalina F. Lingley
Internal Medicine

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

937 Highland Blvd, Suite 5410, 
Bozeman, MT 
 (80.2 mi)
406-414-2400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Shalina Lingley is an Internal Medicine provider in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Lingley and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Dementia. Dr. Lingley is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Arachnoiditis Clinical Trials?
Subarachnoid-Subarachnoid (S-S) Bypass Versus Adhesion Lysis in Spinal Arachnoiditis and Syringomyelia
Subarachnoid-Subarachnoid (S-S) Bypass Versus Adhesion Lysis in Spinal Arachnoiditis and Syringomyelia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: To determine whether Subarachnoid-Subarachnoid (S-S) Bypass results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life compared to intradural adhesion lysis in individuals with Spinal Arachnoiditis and Syringomyelia.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center