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Spinal cord repair with stem cell

(2014-10-21 23:58:06) 下一個
    World first as man whose spinal cord was severed WALKS: Fireman paralysed by knife attack recovers after UK scientists use nose cells to re-grow nerve cells in his spine
 
    A fireman paralysed from the waist down after his spinal cord was completely severed has regained the ability to walk thanks to British scientists.

Darek Fidyka, 40, is believed to be the first person in the world to recover from such chronic injuries, in an achievement hailed as more impressive than putting a man on the Moon.

Mr Fidyka’s spinal cord was sliced in half during a stabbing four years ago, leaving him paralysed below the waist.
        Darek Fidyka has been able to walk again after receiving pioneering treatment which has repaired his severed spine. He is believed to be the first person in the world to recover from such chronic injuries

 
Amazingly, the Polish patient has now been able to resume an independent life – walking with a frame and even driving a car – thanks to a revolutionary technique pioneered at University College London.

However, scientists in Poland used cells from Mr Fidyka’s nose to re-grow nerve cells which were then inserted into his spine, fixing the broken link.
    
         This graphic shows the steps making up the procedure, which allowed Mr Fidyka to walk again. Scientists transplanted olffactory ensheathing cells into the damaged part of the spinal chord, to grown new nerve cells

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