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Is this the correct way to do a Grabb-Oakes measurement?

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This is my MRI, possible Basilar Invagination. It measures 10.54 mm. Anything greater than than 9 mm indicates ventral brainstem compression. I did this with the MicroDICOM program.

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humanbean

This is a thyroid forum for patients. We aren't doctors, and nobody who posts here should be assumed to be a doctor. Your area of interest is rather more technical than any I've seen posted on here before!

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BadHare

Shouldn't your consultant will explain this, or whoever is responsible for interpreting your MRI?

It's definitely problamatic. send to to doctor Henreson !

Henderson*

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derrickbff in reply to CranioCervicalGuy

I've uploaded another image on the brain and spine edition. Clearer picture. healthunlocked.com/brain-sp...

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