Recovering Voiding and Sex Function in a Patient with Chronic Complete Spinal Cord Injury by Olfactory Ensheathing Cell Transplantation

This case report discusses a patient with a complete spinal cord injury who received olfactory ensheathing cell (OEC) transplantation. The patient experienced improvements in motor function, sensation, and activities of daily living after the transplantation. Specifically, the patient regained the ability to control urination and recovered normal sexual function after the OEC transplantation and subsequent neurorehabilitation. He was able to marry and father a child through natural sexual intercourse. The positive outcomes observed in this case highlight the potential of OEC transplantation as a neurorestorative therapy for individuals with chronic complete spinal cord injuries, although further research is needed to understand why some patients benefit more than others.

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  The patient's ASIA Impairment Scale improved from ASIA A to ASIA C following OEC transplantation and neurorehabilitation.
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  The patient's International Association of Neurorestoratology Spinal Cord Injury Functional Rating Scale (IANR-SCIFRS) score increased from 14 to 31 + 3 (for sex function) after cell therapy.
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  The patient regained the ability to perform daily activities such as eating, dressing, and writing independently, as well as standing and walking with assistance.