About Open Chiari
Open Chiari is a free, independent website that helps people see and understand Chiari malformation, and points them to the organizations and research moving the field forward.
How the content is made
- Medical facts are adapted from the NINDS fact sheet and peer-reviewed research, listed on each page.
- The 3D model is built from Z-Anatomy and BodyParts3D, open anatomy data.
- Text and every 3D view are checked against the published sources listed in the evidence notes, by automatic measurements and independent audits, before they're published. They have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Last check: November 4, 2026.
- AI tools helped write the code and first drafts; every page is checked by a person.
Principles
- Free, always
- No paywalls, ads or premium tiers.
- No personal data
- No accounts and no cookies. Read the privacy policy.
- Open source
- Code and model are public, so anyone can keep it going. See the code.
- Independent
- Not affiliated with any company, hospital or nonprofit, and no money from donations.
- Not medical advice
- Open Chiari explains; your doctor diagnoses and treats.
Corrections
Spot something wrong or out of date? Email with the page and what to fix. Corrections are made as quickly as possible and noted in the changelog.