Kyle's Chiari Malformation Battle

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I like Minecraft and Call of Duty. I achieved green belt in Karate. I received an Honorary Black Belt. I play the drums. I'm the oldest kid in my family of six. And oh yeah, I have Chiari Malformation; my brain is not fitting where it should.

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I'm Kyle. I was born with Klippel Feil syndrome and diagnosed with Chiari Malformation in Sept. 2011. I had my first decompression surgery in Nov. 2011. This blog is about me living with both, and my surgeries.

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Rehab

Posted by Christy on Sunday, October 16, 2011

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I was searching the Web to find answers to 'will Kyle be able to get his strength back'. This website is not related to Chiari but is well written explaining rehab/recovery. Hope.

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What is Chiari Malformation?

Chiari malformation is a life-threatening defect in which the lower part of the brain (cerebellum) is squeezed into the space of the upper part of the spinal cord.

MRI is the only way to find out if you have Chiari.

What is Klippel Feil?

Klippel Feil is a congenital condition, where part of the cervical spine is fused. Also associated with other serious problems such as absent or abnormal kidneys, and spinal cord abnormalities.

What is a Zipperhead?

Anyone who has had decompression surgery for Chiari Malformation. I'm guessing the term 'zipperhead' is because of the long scar down the back of the head and neck.

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My Blog List

Chiari Carnival

Sad Ending to a New Beginning
13 years ago
Zipperheads: Living with Arnold Chiari Malformation

It's a New Year
13 years ago
Shannon's Hope

Bakersfield teen seeks surgery for brain disorder
13 years ago
Chiari Life

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