"Stem Cell Therapy Restores Mobility for Paralyzed Man"

A man paralyzed from the neck down after a surfing accident seven years ago is now able to stand and walk on his own, thanks to a potentially groundbreaking stem cell treatment at the Mayo Clinic. The treatment involved collecting stem cells from his own stomach fat, expanding them in a laboratory, and then injecting them into his 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, Dr. Mohamad Bydon, expressed hope for the future and emphasized the potential milestone in the field of treating spinal cord injury.