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Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Lately, stem cell research has shown that Adult Stem Cells can now be helpful for Cerebral Palsy. Little 2 year old Australia girl, Sierra Rose Hill is the latest person to be helped by stem cell therapy, having received her own stem cells in December, 2008 at a stem cell treatment center in Germany.
From Australia to Germany for Stem Cells
At the clinic in Germany, 6 milliliters of fluid was extracted from Sierra's bone marrow. The next day after the stem cells were separated from her bone marrow, they were implanted into her spinal cord.
Just two days after the stem cell treatment, Sierra's mother Karen could see some results.
Before the Adult Stem Cells were implanted:
- Muscle tightness- could only separate Sierra's legs 10-15 cms
- Could not touch elbows together
- Tongue was uncontrolled- difficulty talking and eating
After the Stem Cell Treatment:
- Looser Muscles- could now separate Sierra's legs to 25 cms
- Could touch elbows together
- Tongue under control more- can eat easier, better chance to develop speech
From the
stem cell news article:
"We saw it — it happened," Karen says. "There are no miracles. You can't expect a child who has a severe condition to sit up and walk. But with cerebral palsy, even a small difference can have enormous long-term benefits, can make a huge difference to her quality of life."
More Stem Cell Research and Therapy
Karen also says that they are very pleased about the reduction in the spasticity which means that the stem cells have focused on the damaged area.
In fact, she says they are very happy with the results and would like to go again hoping for more improvement. To that end, they have started their own
Help Sierra website to raise money for more stem cell research and treatment for Sierra.
Why Not Make Adult Stem Cells Available in Australia?
Sierra's father also had some things to say related to making Adult Stem Cells available to all:
Sierra's father, Shane, says
he wants all Australian children with cerebral palsy to have the same chance Sierra has had."If that (stem cell treatment) was available in Australia, at an affordable price, if it was at a hospital from a professional service, that could make such a huge difference to people with cerebral palsy and various other conditions," he said. "I know they want to do their clinical trials. But they are providing this service already around the world. I would like to see it here."I would too Shane.
More Stem Cells for Cerebral Palsy Information
We have covered other children who have been helped by using either cord blood stem cells or their own Adult Stem Cells. You can find these in our
Cerebral Palsy SectionAlso, for information to receive treatment for Cerebral Palsy in various locations around the globe, you can find it at our
Repair Stem Cell Institute website