Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury (Remarkable Recovery)

Case: Alena

Nationality：

Russia

Age：

19 years old

Diagnosis：

Spinal Cord Injury

First Admission Date：

August 2017 (First Course of Treatment)

Second Admission Date：

April 2018 (Second Course of Treatment)

Background

On May 9, 2017, Alena was involved in a severe car accident that resulted in a complete spinal cord injury at T5-T7, along with a cerebral concussion, multiple fractures of the left ribs (3rd-5th and 7th-11th ribs), and a left lung contusion. The severity of the spinal cord injury caused her to lose motor and sensory control over most of her body. As a passionate dancer, she felt as though her life had plunged into darkness.

Facing an uncertain future, Alena and her family began searching for the most advanced treatment options. After extensive research and comparison, she ultimately chose Sunrise & Moonlight Medical, not only for its internationally leading stem cell therapy technology but also for the compassionate care integrated into every patient's rehabilitation journey. She believed that in an environment where expertise and warmth coexisted, she could not only achieve physical improvement but also regain the courage and hope to face life again.

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

Complete Injury at T5-T7：

No sensation below the sternum.

Upper Limb Paralysis：

Unable to lift her left upper limb.

Core Muscle Weakness：

Due to a lack of strength in the lumbar region, she was unable to sit independently.

Inability to Perform Basic Movements：

Unable to transition from a sitting to a lying position or move her body independently.

Complete Loss of Sensation：

No perception of her legs or waist before treatment.

First Course of Stem Cell Treatment (August 2017)

Treatment Methods：

T-guided intraspinal injection and lumbar puncture.

Outcomes After the First Course of Treatment

Improved Sensation：

Sensory level of injury moved 6 cm lower.

Upper Limb Strength：

Significant improvement; able to lift her upper limbs higher and with greater ease.

Core Strength：

Increased lumbar strength, enabling her to sit independently.

Improved Mobility：

Alena was able to transition from sitting to lying down on her own.

Sensory Perception：

She began to feel the presence of her legs and waist.

Muscle Response：

External stimulation induced contraction in her thigh muscles, an early sign of motor recovery.

Neurosensory Changes：

Alena experienced increased sensation, including numbness and hypersensitivity extending from her legs to the soles of her feet.

Second Course of Stem Cell Treatment (April 2018)

Treatment Methods：

Lumbar puncture, interventional therapy, and CT-guided intraspinal injection.

Outcomes After the Second Course of Treatment

Further Sensory Recovery：

Sensory level of injury continued to improve and move lower.

Upper Limb Function：

Alena was able to lift her upper limbs more easily and higher than before.

Increased Sitting Stability：

She was able to sit for a longer duration and with greater stability.

Improved Mobility：

Transitioning from sitting to lying down became much easier, and she could now perform this movement independently.

Progress Summary & Future Outlook

Alena's journey demonstrates the remarkable progress that stem cell therapy has enabled in both motor function and sensory recovery. From being unable to move or perceive her lower body to regaining partial sensation and mobility, the treatment not only improved her physical capabilities but also boosted her confidence and independence. Moving forward, Alena will continue to benefit from ongoing rehabilitation and follow-up treatments to further enhance her recovery.

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