The disease, Cerebral Palsy often accompanies the individual for the whole life. Signs and symptoms of the disease include stiff muscles, poor coordination, tremors, and weak muscles. Other problems, associated with swallowing, vision, hearing, sensation, and speaking are also there. The disease occurs because of an abnormally developed brain. Preterm births, genetic abnormalities, infections, birth trauma, and brain injuries, among others, are some of its causes.
The interventions used for treating the condition include:
Medications:
Medications, including diazepam (given orally), and Baclofen, among others, are used to address the issue of spasticity (abnormal performance of the skeletal muscles).
Surgery:
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), is a surgical procedure that is used for correcting lower limb spasticity.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy:
These rehabilitation techniques have a goal to make the CP affected child more independent, by inculcating in him/her the skills necessary for living a normal life. The therapies teach the children skills related to walking, sitting, playing, toilet and dressing. Equipment including orthotics, footwear, supportive seating, wheelchairs, and walking frames, are also used.
Why Stem Cell therapy is the Best Measure for Treating CP
The above stated therapeutic interventions and procedures cannot address the root cause of the disease. It was thought earlier that the brain damage caused during birth is irreversible in nature.
Stem cell treatment for cerebral palsy is the only therapeutic procedure available as of now, which can address the root causes of the disease. Stem cells, found in many living beings, including humans, have the unique replication and differentiation capability. Once transplanted into the body of the patient, stem cells migrate to the affected parts of the brain. They then initiate the repair process. Stem cells are capable of releasing the Trophic and growth factors, which improve the inner macro and the micro cellular environment and make it more feasible for healthy cell growth.
Stem cells also have the unique differentiation property. They divide and multiply to form the cells of the brain, including the glial cells and the oligodendrocytes. These cells improve the functioning aspects of the brain, which gets damaged because of the causes of CP.
The other benefits of stem cell therapy include:
● Establishment of the new and healthy blood vessels, which can deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
● Prevention of death of cell, so that the neuronal population remains healthy
● Cellular multiplication.
● Establishment of new neuronal maps within the brain, so that the child can learn new skills, and grow to be a healthy individual.
The person who is suffering from Cerebral Palsy has to live with it for the entire life. However, the disease can be treated to be managed at the best possible level to reduce the signs of the disease. NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute is providing world-class treatment for cerebral palsy using stem cells.
