The most common variety of Syringomyelia, the kind where the base of the brain is deformed, remains unexplained in the majority of cases. The elucidation of the cause of these deformities and also the way in which they cause the Syringomyelia cavities within the spine, requires further understanding. The best form of treatment is undetermined. There are several varieties of surgical treatment, all of these have some success but they are not successful in arresting the disease in all patients. The best treatment for each variety of the disease is at present often a matter of guesswork.
Early diagnosis is a key to successful treatment.
The spinal cord will not regenerate when it is severely damaged and early accurate diagnosis, if necessary screening large sections of the population at risk, may be the most effective method of eliminating this condition. Neurological Trust Society ANTS was founded by Ann Conroy who suffered from an uncommon condition called Syringomyelia, caused by an abnormal collection of fluid within the spinal cord. Despite suffering from a severe variety of this disorder, Ann remained mentally very active and determined to make every effort to overcome her disease. She hoped to make people aware of this disorder and to help and care for others in a similar condition. ANTS is also concerned with patients who have related disorders but who may not have cavities in the spinal cord.