Motor Function & Pain Relief Achieved

Case: Ms. Meng

Nationality：

China

Age：

57 years old

Diagnosis：

Motor neuron diseases

First Admission Date：

Apr 2006 （First Course of Treatment）

Second Admission Date：

May 2007 (Second Course of Treatment)

Background

Ms. Meng is a Chinese 57 years old female patient suffering from motor neuron disease (ALS). Her disease onset is from 2002, she was diagnosed as motor neuron disease in the 3rd hospital of Beijing University. She received 1st round stem cell treatment in our hospital in April, 2006, 4 years after her disease onset.

Pre-Treatment Condition (Before the First Course of Treatment)

• Her shoulder muscles atrophied and were sore, especially the left side, the escaping muscles, the big and small thenar muscles of her both hands atrophied;

• Her breath was difficult during lying on back;

• Her left hand could not make a fist;

• Her left upper limb could not lift up, the muscle strength of her lower limbs was weak, she could not go upstairs;

• The muscle jump on her left face and limbs could be checked obviously.

First Course of Stem Cell Treatment (Apr 2006)

Treatment Methods：

lumbar puncture

Outcomes After the First Course of Treatment

• The pain of her shoulders is disappeared;

• She can breathe more easily during lying on back, she can lie on back continuously for 5-6 hours;

• Her chest distress after sports is relieved obviously;

• She can lift up her left hand higher obviously, her fingers can stretch straight slowly, the muscle strength of her fingers is improved obviously, her left hand is able to assist her right hand to do some simple daily work;

• The muscle strength of her lower limbs is improved obviously;

• The muscle jump of her whole body is disappeared.

Second Course of Stem Cell Treatment (May 2007)

Treatment Methods：umbar puncture .

Outcomes After the Second Course of Treatment

• The movement range of her both hands is increased;

• The muscle power and flexibility of her both hands is improved obviously.

Progress Summary & Future Outlook

Ms. Meng's current progress after stem cell treatments is highly encouraging, and the future holds great promise for her. In the coming days, we anticipate a continued upward trajectory in her physical condition.

With each treatment and continued rehabilitation, Mrs. Meng has the potential to lead a life with minimal limitations imposed by ALS, fully embracing daily life and social interactions.

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