News, Paralysed dog walks again after pioneering treatment that could help humans with spinal injuries. (monitor, sound)

[JD59]

A paralysed dog has been put back on his feet again, raising hopes of a treatment for humans with severe spinal injuries.

Henry the miniature dachshund was unable to walk after discs ruptured in his spine last November.


Read more: Paralysed dog walks again after pioneering treatment that could help humans with spinal injuries | Mail Online

[Submariner]

That sounds neat;

Scientists at Cambridge University took cells from his nose and injected them into his spine. ... These cells are used because they aid the growth of new nerve fibres.

'Cells are collected from inside the back of the nose as these special cells are capable of supporting the growth of new nerve fibres. We then increase the cell numbers, purify them and place them back into the damaged region of the spinal cord, where they help new fibres to grow.'

After the procedure dogs are given physiotherapy and monitored on a treadmill to see how much movement has returned to their legs.

'The potential of this procedure is enormous,' Dr Jeffery added. 'We hope if the results are positive in a few years time the treatment could perhaps be used to help people.'

[DFWgal]

How wonderful!

[eggalegga]

Great news. Thanks for sharing the story.

[Sayantsi]

Walk, Ubu, walk. Good dog.

[Six Foot Three]

I thought that i'd add onto this thread instead of starting a new one as it's a simular story as scientists just reported that they have finally have cracked the molecular code as to why when someone breaks their neck/back why the neurons can't regrow thru the injury to reconnect as the body forms scar tissue that prevents this. This new discovery should help speed up treatments for people who are paralyzed from auto accidents or a falls etc.

Promising Therapeutic Target For Central Nervous System Injuries Identified - Science Daily

[Submariner]

That is neat!