Stem Cells For Repair of the Injured Spinal Cord
There is great promise that the spinal cord can be repaired with stem cells. However, there is currently no definite evidence that this strategy will be effective for human SCI’s. This talk will review all current experimental and human trials of this strategy in SCI.
Speaker: Dr. Charles H. Tator, CM, MD, MA, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, Dept. of Surgery, Div. Of Neurosurgery, U of T and Toronto Western Hospital
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 2:00pm
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 12:00pm
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 6:00pm
Fast Fact
Quadriplegia is paralysis of all four limbs (from the neck down) resulting from injury to the neck. Fractures or compression of the vertebrae, which cause permanent damage to the spinal cord may lead to loss of sensation, movement, pain management, bladder and bowel control, as well as affecting sexual function.