"Stem Cell Therapy Restores Mobility for Paralyzed Man"

A man who was paralyzed from the neck down after a surfing accident seven years ago has regained the ability to stand and walk on his own after undergoing a potentially groundbreaking stem cell treatment at the Mayo Clinic. The treatment involved collecting stem cells from the patient's own stomach fat, expanding them in a laboratory, and then injecting them into the patient's lumbar spine. A clinical trial involving 10 patients, including the man, showed that seven of them experienced increased strength in muscle motor groups and sensation to pinpricks and light touch. The study's lead author expressed hope for the future and emphasized the potential milestone in the field of neurosurgery and neuroscience.