Case Study: Brain Surgery (Functional Stereotaxy) for Stroke
Comprehensive Stroke Treatment
Patient Information
- Name: Malti Prasad
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1958
- Gender: Female
- Country of Residence: New Zealand
Diagnosis: Stroke caused by atherosclerosis of the carotid artery with resulting dystonia and motor function impairment.
Treatment:
- Minimally Invasive Brain Repair (MIBR) using Remebot technology
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Physical Therapy
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Malti's Journey:
In 2008, Malti Prasad suffered a stroke that left her with difficulty walking and speaking. Her right upper limb muscle strength was near 3/5 distally and 0/5 proximally, while the right lower limb was 4/5. Due to these disabilities, Malti fell into depression.
After thorough evaluation of Malti's medical data and symptoms by BPIH's medical team, a comprehensive treatment protocol was devised:
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Minimally Invasive Brain Repair (MIBR) using Remebot technology:
- The Remebot system performed a robotic stereotactic surgery to repair the damaged brain areas.
- Only local anesthesia was required due to the minimal invasiveness of the procedure.
- Stem cells were injected into specific positions in Malti's basal ganglia and subcortex.
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Stem Cell Transplantation:
- Stem cells were selected based on their potential to differentiate into neurons, promoting neurogenesis and angiogenesis.
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Physical Therapy:
- Postoperative rehabilitation exercises helped improve Malti's muscle strength and motor function.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
- Tailored TCM treatments aimed to enhance overall well-being and facilitate recovery.
Treatment Results:
- One week after the procedure, noticeable improvements were observed.
- Postoperative CT scans revealed no excessive bleeding.
- Malti's muscle tone in her right limb improved from 3/5 preoperatively to 1-2/5 postoperatively.
- Her walking ability showed significant improvement, and she could walk slowly but steadily.
- Facial expressions and speech function greatly improved.
- Malti expressed gratitude to BPIH's medical team in Chinese: "谢谢你们！" (Thank you all!)
Returning Home:
Malti returned to New Zealand with renewed hope and a smile on her face. We eagerly await updates on her continuous progress.
