A BIG STEP TOWARD REVERSING PARALYSIS – ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL USE OF STEM CELLS

The first stem cell therapy of paralysis in humans has an amazing outcome. After only two months of treatments a patient could answer the phone, write his name and operate a wheelchair.

Kristopher Boesen, paralyzed from neck down after car accident, decided to try experimental procedure involving stem cells, which is possible at South Carolina University. 10 millions of stem cells were injected directly into his cervical spinal cord and the results are very promising.

According to doctors and researchers, spinal cord injury patients usually undergo surgery that stabilizes the spine, but does very little to restore motor or sensory function. Stem cells have the capability to repair injured nervous tissue through replacement of damaged cells. With this study, they are testing procedure that may improve neurological function and daily life of patients as well. After great success in such a short period of time, this guy, besides motor functions, regained optimism – he bravely continues with the treatment.

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