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Definition of Arachnoiditis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Arachnoiditis: Inflammation of the middle layer of membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoiditis can occur as a complication of procedures such as myelograms, spinal operations, epidural steroid injections, and injury to the spine.

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