1. What is Syringomyelia?
SyringomyeliaWhat is syringomyelia?
(sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya)
Syringomyelia, often referred to as SM, is a chronic disorder involving the spinal cord. The condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (normally found outside of the spinal cord and brain) enters the interior of the spinal cord, forming a cavity known as a syrinx.
This syrinx often expands and elongates over time, destroying the center [...]
