Clinical results in treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries, by transplantation of olfactory mucosa autografts: a case-series

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), leave a significant percentage of permanent motor and sensory disability. Transplantation of Olfactory Mucosa Autografts (OMA) at the lesion site is a hopeful procedure. We present a case-series of patients with SCI treated with OMA. Material and methods:The AIS scale was utilized for neurologic evaluation. The features of the spinal cord lesion were determined by MRI. Neurophysiological studies were used in patients with clinical improvement. A program of rehabilitation after surgery was used at least for one year.