We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Stem cell therapy for traumatic brachial plexus injury.
- Authors
Lee, Ellen Y.; Spinner, Robert J.; Mortazavi, Martin M.; Angius, Diana; Adeeb, Nimer; Bishop, Allen T.; Shin, Alexander Y.
- Abstract
Stem cell therapy is rapidly evolving, with preclinical studies showing various stem cell types successfully promoting peripheral nerve regeneration. Despite the lack of clinical studies demonstrating efficacy and safety, the number of commercial entities marketing and promoting this treatment direct to patients is also increasing. We describe three adult traumatic brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients who had stem cell therapies prior to consultation in a multidisciplinary brachial plexus clinic. No functional improvement was noted at long-term follow-up despite claims reported by the commercial entities. Considerations and implications of stem cell application in BPI patients are reviewed.
- Subjects
BRACHIAL plexus; STEM cell treatment; PERIPHERAL nervous system; NERVOUS system regeneration; STEM cells
- Publication
Acta Neurochirurgica, 2023, Vol 165, Issue 8, p2011
- ISSN
0001-6268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-023-05675-7