Progress Report
Patient Information
- Name: O.S.
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1981
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Libyan
Diagnosis: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) with incomplete paraplegia following a motor vehicle accident.
Treatment Course: O.S. underwent an intensive, 21-day program at a specialized hospital. This comprehensive regimen included spinal cord reconstruction surgery, neural growth factor therapy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and rehabilitation therapy. His progress is outlined below:
Pre-treatment Status:
- Normal upper body movement
- Severely compromised sensation of pain and temperature below the level of T-11
- No sensation or control over urination and defecation
Post-treatment Progress:
- Improved sensory levels: O.S. reported experiencing sensation at his pelvic level in a lying position, with normal sensation in his pelvic region.
- Movement regain: He demonstrated the ability to move his toes slightly and developed some toe sensation post-therapy.
- Increased lower limb strength: O.S. noticed improved muscle tone and visible vessels under the skin of his legs.
- Bladder control: He gained approximately 50% voluntary control over urination with sensory awareness during voiding.
- Bowel control: O.S. exhibited around 20% voluntary control over defecation.
Follow-up (6 months post-treatment):
- Regained hip muscle power, enhancing stability while sitting.
- Able to raise knees, stretch legs, bend knees independently, and move feet backward.
- Improved neurological sensation level, allowing him to feel his legs again.
- With continued rehabilitation therapy in Egypt, O.S. can stand for more than ten minutes and move slowly with a walker instead of being confined to a wheelchair.
Future Outlook: O.S.'s significant improvements reflect the potential of their multidisciplinary approach towards SCI rehabilitation. The team remains optimistic about his continued progress and looks forward to supporting him in achieving further milestones in his recovery journey.
