Spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury refers to acute traumatic injury invading spinal cord and nerves, causing dysfunction of movement, sensation and bowel movements. After the injury, the peripheral nervous system transmits signals to the limbs, torso and other parts of the body. While nerve cells or neurons repairs itself, there is no mechanism for the central nervous system to regenerate. Currently, there is no effective treatment for spinal cord injury.
Please note, the cell therapy indications listed in the table below are pending MoHW approval. Tzu Chi Hospital is yet to be able to provide these mentioned medical services. Please wait for further announcement regarding policy release from Tzu-Chi Hospital and Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Cell Type |
CPU |
Indications |
Doctors |
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Bone Marrow Mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSC) |
TAPB/TaiwanBio |
Spinal cord injury |
• TL Chiu (Neurosurgery)
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