Head Injury Treatments
He is a known case of head injury 16 months ago, due to fall from a train. He was given primary treatment, but was in coma for 6 months. Gradually, he recovered neurologically and cognitively partially. He responds to selective commands and has started recognizing family members since past 6 months. Neurologically, he is hypertonic with grade 2 spasticity in all 4 limbs. He is hyperreflexic. On examination: he is not oriented in time, place and person. He has severe motor weakness in all 4 limbs. He has non-coherent speech. He has aggressive behavior and is unable to follow commands. He has no bladder and bowel control. After Stem Cell Therapy 1)He walks with total assistance of 1 person for approximately 100 feet with 1-2 rest breaks in between. 2)His communication through gestures has improved. 3)His object identification has increased. 4)His understanding has improved. 5)His memory has improved. 6)His command following is better. 7)He says the word "Amma" 2- 3 times in a day to communicate with mother. 8)He eats finger foods independently.However his mother has not tried feeding independently because of difficulty in supine to sit transfers. 9)He requires maximum assistance of 2 people for transfers,however it is easier than pre --SCT. 10)While brushing teeth he requires minimum assistance now ,wipes face with napkin.Combs independently. 11)He lifts both extremities to put on shirt . 12)He doesnot indicate bladder bowel movement,indwelling catheter is present. 13)His ...
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