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Case Study: Spinal Cord Reconstruction Surgery for Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Information:
Diagnosis: Complete spinal cord injury (SCI) following traumatic injury
Admission History: The patient was admitted due to bilateral lower limb dyskinesia and sensory disturbance post-trauma, with impaired bowel and bladder control for over 18 months.
Medical Condition Prior to Surgery:
Treatment:
On May 8, 2013, the patient underwent spinal cord reconstruction surgery. Postoperatively, he received a regimen that included nerve nutrition therapy, infection prevention, comprehensive rehabilitation training, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture for 21 days.
Medical Condition After Surgery:
Patient Satisfaction: Mr. Ziani expressed high satisfaction with the initial outcomes of the combined spinal cord reconstruction surgery and neural growth factor therapy at Beijing Puhua International Hospital for his complete SCI.
This case describes reported changes after surgery and rehabilitation. It cannot establish treatment efficacy or predict outcomes for other people with complete spinal cord injury.