WATCH ABOVE:Hockey fans have been concerned about the health of NHL great Gordie Howe after he suffered a debilitating stroke late last year. But a revolutionary treatment seems to have him on the mend. In a Canadian exclusive, we get a look at how the legend is doing now. Cindy Pom has the story.
TORONTO Just before Christmas last year, Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe suffered a major stroke. He couldnt stand, let alone put on skates.
But his family says that stem cell treatment has the 86-year-old legend on the mend.
My professional medical opinion is he had one big stroke on Oct. 26 and after that he had what I would call just a general decline, Dr. Murray Howe, Gordies son, told Global News.
But Stemedica, a U.S. biopharmaceutical company led by another Howe Dr. Roger Howe (no relation) extended an invitation to its clinic for treatment. The family travelled to Mexico for a shot to save the former Detroit Red Wings playerslife.
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Adult stem cells were injected into Howes spine and blood stream. His family saysthe treatment was a game-changer.
Motor-wise, hes doing incredibly well. Hes essentially back to where he was before the stroke, Murray Howe said.
WATCH:Gordie Howe is seen in a recent home video filmed in Texas as he plays some pickup hockey with his great-grandson. He is recoveringat his daughters home after suffering a stroke late last year.
Stem cell therapy is revolutionary but it comes with its fair share of controversy.
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Exclusive: Gordie Howes health improves thanks to stem cell treatment, says family