Neurology · Spinal cord injury
倪**· 8 male
- Country
- China
- Diagnosis date
- 2023-08-26
- Treatment start
- 2023-09-18
Anamnesis
Ní**, boy, age 8. Discharge summary from the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University (宁夏医科大学总医院) dated 2023-08-26: spinal cord injury, L1/L2 lumbar dislocation, paraplegia [bilateral lower limb paralysis]; L1-L2 lumbar vertebral fractures; T12 thoracic spinous process fracture; L1 lumbar spinous process fracture; post-traumatic urinary incontinence, bowel evacuation with enemas. Lower limb muscle strength grade 1, sensory dissociation, frequent acute pain on light touch. Both legs weak: in supine position can shift legs outward but cannot adduct; can lift 2-4 cm off the bed. Iliac reflex weak, anal reflex absent.
Treatment plan
2023-09-18 — mesenchymal stem cells 3U intravenous + 2U lumbar puncture, once monthly, 4 consecutive administrations = 1 cycle.
- Therapy
- UC-MSC (umbilical cord MSC)
- Delivery route
- Intravenous (IV)Lumbar puncture (LP)
Outcome
After 1 cycle combined with rehabilitation: patient can void and defecate independently, sensation and muscle strength in lower limbs restored to normal, can stand and walk. Returned to normal school life, recovery is good.
Physician conclusion
Stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury accelerates patient recovery — a simple, safe, and effective treatment.
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