Functional recovery of a 41-year-old quadriplegic spinal cord injury patient following multiple intravenous infusions of autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells: a case report

This study presents the case of a 41-year-old male with a spinal cord injury who received multiple infusions of his own stem cells derived from fat tissue. Over a period of about 2.5 years, the patient received 34 infusions, which led to significant improvements in his quality of life. The patient's motor and sensory functions improved, as demonstrated by electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies, and no serious adverse events were reported during the treatment.

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  The patient experienced significant improvements in quality-of-life, as demonstrated by substantial improvements in SCIM-III scores.
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  Electromyography/nerve conduction velocity (EMG/NCV) studies showed improvements in the patient’s motor and sensory function.
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  Multiple intravenous infusions of autologous HB-adMSCs for treatment of SCI demonstrated significant enhancements in the patient’s neurological function.