Spinal Muscular Atrophy
📅 Published on: July 19, 2024 | 🔄 Updated on: July 19, 2024
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Summary
| Diagnosis | Sex | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Male | 38 |
| Nationality | Admission date | Discharge date |
| Canada | March 22, 2024 | March 23, 2024 |
Detailed Information
CHIEF COMPLAINT :
Weakness in upper and lower limbs for 35 years
PRESENTING ILLNESS:
A 38-year-old male, with a history of progressive weakness in upper and lower limbs for the past 35 years. Initial diagnosis/management was done at Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital, Canada. Genetic testing / EMG / NCS was done. Physiotherapy is going on currently. The patient and his wife wish to undergo Stem cell therapy (Umbilical cord-derived MSCs) for his problem.
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:
FAMILY HISTORY:
PLAN OF ACTION:
Stem cell therapy
OPERATION UNDERTAKEN / PROCEDURE:
Stem cells were infused through Intrathecal, Intravenous & amp; Intramuscular routes.
IN THE COURSE OF HOSPITAL AND COMPLICATION IF ANY:
The patient was clinically examined\ and thoroughly investigated and informed written consent taken. He was taken to OT for a Stem cell procedure. The patient was given I/v fluid and other supportive medication during the hospital stay. Post-procedure was uneventful. Physiotherapy Consult, Occupational therapy, Psychologist, and Dietary Consult were taken during the course of the stay in the hospital. At the time of discharge, he is clinically stable.
