In this episode, Dr. Heather Spader and Dr. Carolyn Quinsey tackle the gray areas and surgical controversies surrounding Chiari malformations. They debate everyday clinical decisions from atypical headaches to bone-only decompressions. Also, they discuss specific surgical techniques like shrinking cerebellar tonsils and selecting the best dural graft materials. Beyond the technical OR details, they share candid advice on patient selection and post-operative care. Join us for an honest, practical look at how to navigate one of pediatric neurosurgery's debated conditions. We hope you enjoy the episode! 

This podcast was produced by Parker Chapman