Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can change lives significantly. They affect not only movement but also overall health and well-being. Understanding spinal cord injuries better and new treatments like stem cell therapy give hope to those affected by SCI. This blog looks at the types of spinal cord injuries, their symptoms, complications, and how regenerative therapies offered at GIOSTAR change what recovery can look like.
The spinal cord is an essential part of the central nervous system (CNS). It connects the brain to the body, helping us move, process sensations, and perform basic functions. The spinal cord acts as the main pathway for signals. It controls everything from breathing to reflexes. When an injury happens, it disrupts communication between the brain and body, leading to various physical and neurological problems.
Spinal cord injuries fall into two broad categories:
Traumatic Injuries:Typically caused by accidents, falls, sports injuries, or violence. Trauma can compress, fracture, or dislocate the spinal vertebrae, leading to potential nerve damage.
There are three main types of SCI:
The symptoms of SCI vary depending on the injury type and location. They can include:
The severity of these symptoms generally increases with higher injury sites on the spinal cord.
Spinal cord injuries are relatively rare but have serious implications for those affected. In India alone, thousands of new SCI cases are reported each year. Causes range from accidents to medical conditions, making spinal cord injuries an area of focus in both emergency and long-term care settings. Global estimates suggest that in 2021, approximately 15.4 million people were living with SCI.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) does not directly harm the brain, but it disrupts communication in the central nervous system, which affects brain function. When the brain and body cannot communicate properly, the brain struggles to control movement and sensation, leading to issues with mobility and feeling. Additionally, people with SCI may face emotional and psychological challenges because it impacts their daily lives.
SCI complications can impact nearly every aspect of health:
These complications make SCI management complex and highlight the need for multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Conventional SCI treatments aim to stabilize the patient and prevent further damage:
While these treatments support recovery, they often do not address the fundamental issue of nerve regeneration. This is where regenerative therapies like stem cell treatment offer new hope.
Stem cell therapy is an innovative method that helps repair damaged tissue and restore function. GIOSTAR is a leader in stem cell research and provides a modern treatment plan for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Here’s how stem cell therapy works:
Patients who have undergone stem cell therapy report improvements in:
GIOSTAR’s personalized approach starts with a comprehensive assessment to create a patient-specific treatment plan. Using advanced stem cell technology, GIOSTAR helps SCI patients achieve a better quality of life.
Spinal cord injuries can change lives, but new advancements in regenerative medicine are helping people manage these challenges better. GIOSTAR’s stem cell therapy offers new hope for individuals with spinal cord injuries. As our understanding and technology improve, treatments will also get better, giving patients more options for regaining function and improving their quality of life.