Spina bifida treatment with stem cell therapy

Stem cells are used for spina bifida therapy to restore lost spinal cord nerve cells. The procedure can't substitute the operation but works as an additional measurement to improve motor functions (walking, lower limb movements, sensation, and balance). Injecting stem cells into the damaged area of a patient with spina bifida can help heal the opening in the spinal cord. Stem cells can uniquely transform into various types of cells in the body, including neural cells, which are necessary for proper spinal cord functioning. Stem cell therapy involves material collection (usually adiposity, so-called fat stem cells are used), cell cultivation (laboratory growth) and preparation, and material injection. In some scenarios, doctors might use stem cells obtained from the umbilical cord instead of fat tissues. As a result, patients can benefit from minimally invasive and safe stem cell therapy, which poses a low risk of rejection or adverse reactions. In addition, those with spina bifida have seen significant improvements in motor, sensory, and bladder functions through stem cell treatment, making it a viable and effective option. The procedure is also effectively combined with post-surgery rehabilitation helping patients quicker regain lost function.