Condition
Arachnoiditis
David Cohen, M.D.Published 8 October 20041 min read
Key points
- Arachnoiditis is a condition in which one of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, called the arachnoid membrane, becomes inflamed.
- A number of causes, including infection or trauma, can result in inflammation of this membrane.
- Arachnoiditis can produce disabling, progressive, and even permanent pain.
Arachnoiditis is a condition in which one of the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, called the arachnoid membrane, becomes inflamed. A number of causes, including infection or trauma, can result in inflammation of this membrane. Arachnoiditis can produce disabling, progressive, and even permanent pain.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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