Is stem cell therapy for Spinal Cord Injury worth it?
Outside an authorised trial, evidence does not support paying for an unidentified cell or exosome product as established spinal-cord repair. Independent spinal-cord and rehabilitation specialists should compare the exact study with comprehensive established care.
How stem cells are studied for Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury varies by neurological level, completeness, cause and time since injury. Research includes neural progenitors, oligodendrocyte-lineage products, MSCs, scaffolds and exosomes with different goals and risks. An injection near or into the spinal cord does not establish cell survival, circuit integration, restored walking or recovery of bladder and bowel function.
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Sources & further reading
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