By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 27th
July:- Till very recently, it was believed
that brain damage during birth is irreversible. However, now with emerging
research; we understand that it is possible to repair the damaged brain tissue
using cell therapy. Again, today there are still many people in India who
have not preserved their stem cells through cord blood banks. For all
those patients, who have lost their hopes in finding a new treatment for
neurological related disorders, adult stem cell therapy offers a new hope for
such kind of patients.
NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute is
organizing a free workshop cum OPD consultation camp on August 31, 2019 in
Chandigarh for all Neurological disorders patients based in Punjab and Haryana.
This camp is being organized to facilitate the patients as NeuroGen understands
patients with spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Autism, Cerebral Palsy,
etc traveling is extremely difficult all the way to Mumbai for just consultation
purpose. All those patients suffering from such incurable neurological
disorders can contact for appointments for this free camp to Pushkala
09821529653 / 09920200400
Dr. Alok Sharma, Director, NeuroGen
Brain and Spine Institute, Professor and Head of Neurosurgery, LTMG Hospital
& LTM Medical College, Sion said that Neuro Regenerative rehabilitation
therapy is emerging as one of the newer treatment options for conditions like
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Cord
Injury, Paralysis, Brain Stroke, Cerebellar Ataxia and Other Neurological
Disorders. This treatment has the potential to repair the damaged neural tissue
at molecular, structural and functional level.
Dr. Alok Sharma further said that Neuro
Regenerative Rehabilitation Therapy (NRRT) done at NeuroGen Brain and Spine
Institute is a very simple and safe procedure. Stem Cells are taken from
patient’s own bone marrow with the help of one needle and are injected back in
their Spinal Fluid after processing. Since they are taken from the patient’s
own body there is no rejection, no side effects, hence making NRRT a completely
safe procedure.
Today, we are presenting case of
Mast. Bhuprad Kumar Kanwar, 4 years male, a case of dystonic cerebral palsy.
Bhuprad’s mother towards the end of her pregnancy was diagnosed with low
placental levels and was recommended complete bed rest. The delivery was
performed using forceps and Bhuprad had a low cry immediately after birth. Due
to respiratory distress and low saturation levels, he was admitted in NICU on
the thirdday after birth. During the same, he also suffered 3 episodes of
seizures, for which he was administered anti-epileptic medicines and such
episodes never occurred ever after. Throughout the infancy, the milestones were
delayed. Upon various tests and consultations, Cerebral Palsy was confirmed and
his family began the search for an appropriate treatment. Bhuprad’s father came
across NeuroGen BSI and approached first for a consultation to understand the course
of treatment and the expected results and later for the treatment.
At NeuroGen BSI, Bhuprad underwent 7
days treatment of NRRT (Neuro Regenerative Rehabilitation Therapy) in May 2018
which is a combination of Stem Cell Therapy followed by Rehabilitation which
comprise of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Applied
Behavioral Analysis, Speech Therapy, etc.
On examination following complaints
were noted in Bhuprad that he was Unable to perform supine tosit. Unable to sit
and stand without support. Poor gait, posture and balance due to dystonia.
Attention, eye contact and concentration was selective. Unable to chew food or
eat by himself. Mode of communication – non verbal or monosyllabic. Followed
only 1 step basic commands. Needed assistance for A. D. L. (Activities of Daily
Living).
At NeuroGen, Bhuprad underwent Stem
Cell Therapy along with a customized rehabilitation program. The aim of the
rehabilitation program was to develop postural control, sitting balance,
improve voluntary action of weak muscles, and gait training, therapies to
increase the strength of the affected areas without fatigue and to increase
overall stamina and cognition of the patient. He was given exercises that would
help him improve his balance, walking, stair climbing, cognition, posture and
his grip. These exercises were carried out in a systematic pattern with
sufficient rest intervals to the patient.
Together, the aim of the
rehabilitation program was to improve his overall quality of life. Bhuprad’s
parents found new hope with NeuroGen’s Stem Cell Therapy. Similar therapies
were continued upon going back home. On seeing the improvements in Bhuprad, his
parents decided to visit NeuroGen BSI for a repeat round of NRRT during January
2019.
The improvements seen after NRRT were
that his head and trunk control has improved. Can chewfood. Socializing has
improved. Understanding and awareness about and self and surroundings has
improved. Posture has improved, can siterect. Can perform side lying to sit
with minimal support. Can sit upto 5 minutes without support. Can stand against
wall independently for a few seconds. Can maintain balance on moving surface.
Has started vocalizing few words.
Dr. Alok Sharma further said that cerebral
palsy affects approximately one to three out of every thousand children born.
However, it is much higher in infants born with very low weight and in
premature infants. Most of the causes of cerebral palsy do not have specific,
curative treatments. However, children with cerebral palsy present many medical
problems that can be treated or prevented. The initial stage of treatment
involves an interdisciplinary team, consisting of a pediatrician, preferable
one with experience in neuro development disorders, a neurologist (or other
neurological practitioner), a mental health practitioner, an orthopedic
surgeon, a physical therapist, a speech therapist, and an occupational
therapist. Each member of the team has important, independent contributions to
make in the care of the affected child. Although, these treatment option help
improve the quality of life for these patients, they do not solve the problem
to its core. Modern medicine and research have together thrown light on the
potential use of stem cells for curbing the disastrous effects seen in cerebral
palsy.
Dr. Nandini Gokulchandran, Deputy
Director and Head Medical Services, Neurogen Brain and Spine Institute said
thatwe are happy to see Bhuprad grow into a independent child. Neuro
Regenerative Rehabilitation Therapy brings life changing improvements in the
patients. NRRT definitely changed the life of parents along with bringing in
more positivity and motivation in their struggle.
Dr. Alok Sharma further said that for
all those millions of patients who had told by us earlier that nothing can be
done medically for your illness, we can now say to you with reasonable
confidence that with the availability of stem cell therapy combined with
neuro-rehabilitation, Achhe Din Aane Wale Hain.
