28 February 2026 Rare Disease Day

The Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona (ICSEB) is once again joining the global celebration of Rare Disease Day. Since 2008, the ICSEB has been dedicated to conditions considered rare — disorders that affect thousands of people, each one with their own uniqueness. The Filum Disease is a new etiological concept (related to […]
Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona (ICSEB): The centre where science meets hope.

In the heart of Barcelona, a pioneering medical team is transforming lives. We specialise in Arnold–Chiari I syndrome, idiopathic Syringomyelia, idiopathic Scoliosis, Fibromyalgia and other complex conditions that affect thousands of people worldwide. At ICSEB, we address the root causes of these conditions and others related to Filum Disease, rather than limiting treatment to symptom […]
Arnold–Chiari I, idiopathic syringomyelia and scoliosis in childhood and adolescence: Filum Disease in children and adolescents

Filum Disease (FD) develops in a unique and individual way in each patient. As it is a congenital condition, it affects the development of the central nervous system and the spine from the embryonic stage, and it may progress gradually throughout the course of life. Diagnosis Of the conditions caused by FD, according to what […]
Favourable post-operative evolution of a paediatric patient with Idiopathic Scoliosis, 4 years after the application of the Filum System®

Case 14236 Diagnosis: Neuro-Craniocervical Syndrome. Filum Disease. Descent of cerebellar tonsils (CTD – Arnold-Chiari Syndrome I). Deviation of the spinal column (Idiopathic scoliosis) Date of the Section of the Filum Terminale (SFT) intervention according to the Filum System®: June 2021. The young patient from Germany, whose parents prefer to remain anonymous, underwent surgery at our […]
Quality of Life in Patients with Filum Disease and Neuro-Cranio-vertebral Syndrome, Arnold-Chiari I, Syringomyelia and Idiopathic Scoliosis

On 4 December 2025, Dr Royo Salvador published a scientific poster in the 5th International Webinar on Neuroscience and Psychiatry, at the International Conference on Neuropsychiatry in Paris, on a study carried out with the aim of describing the neuropsychological alterations of patients with Filum Disease, Neuro-Cranio-vertebral Syndrome and related conditions, and of analysing their […]
International Conference on Neuropsychiatry – December 03-04, 2025, París

“Filum Disease and Neuro-Cranio-vertebral Syndrome with Arnold-Chiari Syndrome I, Idiopathic Syringomyelia, Idiopathic Scoliosis: Quality of Life”, M. B. Royo-Salvador , G. Luè On 4 December 2025, Dr M. B. Royo Salvador participated in the 5th International Webinar on Neuroscience and Psychiatry, at the International Conference on Neuropsychiatry organised by Scientex Conferences, presenting the scientific poster: […]
Research and Development (R&D) Certificate by the Spanish Certification Agency (ACIE)

We are pleased to announce that the research and development activity of our Institute have once again received official certification from ACIE for the 2024 fiscal year, issued on 10 July 2025*. This certification recognises the study project carried out during the period aforementioned period, titled “Research into new clinical methods for neurological disorders in Filum Disease (FD)”. The […]
Online Patient Sessions: Arnold-Chiari I, Idiopathic Syringomyelia, Idiopathic Scoliosis and other associated conditions.

Online Patient Sessions Arnold-Chiari I, Idiopathic Syringomyelia, Idiopathic Scoliosis and other associated conditions. Ehlers-Danlos, Fibromyalgia and Coccyx dislocation. Organised by the Chiari & Scoliosis & Syringomyelia Foundation in collaboration with the Institut Chiari & Siringomielia & Escoliosis de Barcelona. Following our recent scientific presentation, we wish to share with patients our experience in treating conditions caused by the Filum […]
27th World Congress of Neurology (WCN), South Korea, October 2025

We are pleased to inform you that between the 12th and 15th of October 2025, Dr M. B. Royo Salvador and his R&D&I team will present 4 new publications at the 27ª World Congress of Neurology (WCN) taking place in Seoul (South Korea), in the form of scientific e-posters, entitled: 1st – “Filum disease behind fibromyalgia: a preliminary […]
September: Chiari Awareness MonthClearing Up Doubtsabout Type I Syndrome and the Filum System®approach

As every year, throughout September we are dedicated to raising awareness about Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. On 28 September, the International Day of Arnold-Chiari Syndrome is observed, with the aim of giving visibility to this condition and offering support to those affected and their families. As is well known, our Institute offers patients a unique approach to treating this condition through our exclusive […]