Learn About Arachnoiditis

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?
Family Medicine
Family Medicine

University Professional Services

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
 20.7 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Anthony Cheng is a Family Medicine provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cheng and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Arachnoiditis, and Insomnia. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease

Tuality Medical Group LLC

335 Se 8th Ave, 
Hillsboro, OR 
 6.5 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jina Makadia is an Infectious Disease provider in Hillsboro, Oregon. Dr. Makadia and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Endocarditis. Dr. Makadia is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

University Professional Services

15700 Sw Greystone Ct, 
Beaverton, OR 
 13.3 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

David Sibell is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Beaverton, Oregon. Dr. Sibell and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoiditis. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Fibromyalgia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Thymectomy. Dr. Sibell is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Arachnoiditis Clinical Trials?
Subarachnoid-Subarachnoid (S-S) Bypass Versus Adhesion Lysis in Spinal Arachnoiditis and Syringomyelia

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