Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy For Spinal Cord Injury

Author: Nupur Jha

Motor accidents are the predominant cause of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Acts of violence, falls, sports injuries and other kinds of accidents can also cause an injury to the nervous system and spinal cord. Damage to the nervous system and spinal cord of the body can result in temporary or permanent loss of sensation, muscle movement, posture and body-system control, muscle control loss, and other debilitating conditions.

Stem Cell Treatment For Spinal Cord Injury in India

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, medications, and even surgery cannot address the root causes of SCI. Stem cells are the new hope for millions of SCI sufferers, who can get benefitted through the regenerative and differentiation properties of the stem cells. Premier healthcare institutes in India, including NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute (NGBSI), offer stem cell therapy for a range of neurological conditions. The SCI stem cell therapy focuses on addressing the root cause of the problem, which is neural damage, inflammation, functional impairments, de-myelination, and others.

Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy For SCI

Stem cell therapy has a range of benefits to provide to the therapy receiver SCI patients.

  1. Stem cells replace the older and damaged neural cells that have witnessed the loss of functions because of the injury. The stem cell generates new and healthy supporting cells that have the right kind of functionality, and which can carry on with the normal functions of the nervous system.
  2. Stem cells, once transplanted into the patient's body, secrete certain growth factors that release the protective substances. These substances soak up all the toxins and free radicals and help in faster healing and recovery.
  3. As the autologous stem cells (cells derived from the body of the patient itself) are used for therapeutic purposes; there is no danger of rejection of the cells by the immune system.
  4. Stem cells promote the remyelination of the damaged neurons and provide for Oligodendrocyte cell replacement.
  5. Stem cells differentiate to form the neural cells of the body, which it loses because of the SCI. Stem cell transplantation hence restores the optimum strength of healthy neural cells into the body.
  6. Stem cells produce and secrete certain Trophic and growth factors that provide for neurite outgrowth, and axonal elongation. These substances also enhance the fiber density.

Stem Cell Treatment For Spinal Cord Injury in India

Stem cell research and therapy are being carried out at leading healthcare institutions across the world. NGBSI is a leading stem cell provider institution in India, which offers stem cell therapy for a range of neurological and muscular conditions, including SCI. NGBSI is an ISO certified institution that has a modern stem cell laboratory, operation theaters (having world class medical equipment), accommodations, cafeteria, and a qualified and experienced team of medical practitioners to offer world class and effective treatment to those who are affected by SCI.

Post stem cell treatment for spinal cord Injury in India, the paralytic and bedridden patients (or on wheelchairs) were able to stand up on their feet again. SCI patients who receive stem cell therapy also show improvements in standing balance, trunk control, spasticity, bladder movements, sensation and postural hypotension, among other areas.