I glad you found a source for your disorder. Spine can be thought of in terms that are easy to understand. In your case, this pseudomeningeocele causes compression due to the pressure differences of the normal dura sac and the pseudomeningeocele. Obviously, the pseudomeningeocele with a ball valve will be under higher pressure and that pressure creates a mass effect that compresses the cord.
This compression is not “sharp” like a bone spur would be or a “hard” surface that deforms the cord like a disc herniation would be but still compresses the cord nonetheless. Symptoms are not at severe due to the uniform compression this pseudomeningeocele creates but severe enough to make you miserable.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.