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SPINAL CORD INJURY

Spinal Cord Injury

Stem-cell therapy supports neural regeneration, anti-inflammation and gradual functional recovery after spinal cord injury.

  • Neural Repair
  • Anti-Inflammation
  • Functional Recovery
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A New Chapter for Spinal Cord Recovery

Spinal Cord Injury Is No Longer a Closed Chapter

Spinal cord injury has traditionally been considered irreversible, with treatment limited to preventing secondary damage and rehabilitation. Stem-cell therapy changes this perspective: adipose-derived MSCs can differentiate into neuron- and glia-like cells, secrete neurotrophic factors, modulate inflammation and gradually support neural circuit reconstruction. For both acute and chronic-phase patients, this opens a real therapeutic window.

Why Spinal Cord Damage Has Been Difficult to Reverse

A deeper, more considered approach

  • Central nervous system neurons have very limited regenerative capacity.
  • Injury triggers inflammation that further damages surviving tissue.
  • Complete injury leads to total loss of motor and sensory function below the lesion.
  • Glial scarring forms a physical barrier to regeneration.
  • Injury level determines severity — cervical injuries can impair respiration.

Neural Circuit Repair

Why Stem-Cell Therapy Brings Real Hope to Spinal Cord Injury

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Neuron & Glia Differentiation

MSCs differentiate into neuron-like and oligodendrocyte-like cells, supporting structural repair.
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Neurotrophic Factor Release

BDNF, GDNF and NGF support surviving neurons and promote axon sprouting.
03

Anti-Inflammatory Modulation

Stem cells suppress the cytokine cascade that causes secondary neural damage.
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Improved Local Blood Flow

Angiogenic factors promote microvascular recovery around the lesion.
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Glial Scar Modulation

MSCs soften the glial scar environment, allowing new axons to extend across the lesion.
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Long-Term Autologous Banking

Cells can be cryo-banked for repeated reinfusion across the recovery timeline.

Functional Goals

Functional Improvements Patients May Achieve

  • Gradual improvement in muscle strength and voluntary movement
  • Reduced spasticity and improved joint range of motion
  • Improved bladder and bowel control with regular rehabilitation
  • Partial recovery of sensation below the injury level
  • Better sleep, mood and overall quality of life

Suitable Candidates

Designed for individual needs

  • Patients with acute, subacute or chronic-phase spinal cord injury
  • Patients with incomplete injury seeking functional gains
  • Patients with chronic complete injury seeking incremental recovery
  • Patients with rehabilitation plateau who want to break through
  • Those seeking non-surgical, autologous regenerative options

Patient Stories

Observed changes and clinical stories

Chronic Spinal Cord Injury — 14 Years Post-Injury

A 30-year-old male with 14-year chronic paraplegia from traffic accident received stem-cell therapy. Functional gains were observed in motor and sensory assessments across serial follow-ups.

Combined Rehabilitation Outcome

A patient with incomplete cervical injury combined stem-cell therapy with intensive rehab, achieving meaningful recovery in upper-limb function and trunk stability.

Private, professional, precise

Safety, Serenity, Reassurance — Your Triple Assurance

GINZA CLINIC is equipped with a Japanese medical-grade CPC laboratory. Consultation, collection, culture and reinfusion follow independent, standardized and stringent aseptic processes. One-to-one physician-led care protects privacy, peace of mind and efficiency.