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How could stem cells be helpful in cerebral palsy?

As we discussed, CP is caused by damage to the brains motor control center. This area of the brain consists of billions of different brain cells. Theories suggest that by infusing stem cells into the damaged area of the brain, they may be able to take the place of the damaged cells. Alternatively, scientists are hopeful that they may be able to recreate brain cells with the stem cells in a lab.

Even if stem cell therapy may not necessarily offer a cure, it may still be used to protect and repair the damaged cells before there is permanent damage. This procedure will, in turn, reduce symptoms and promote mobility.

There is still a lot of debate around the topic of stem cell therapy in many medical conditions including CP. We will just have to wait and see what happens.

For now, the only way to treat cerebral palsy is by managing mobility complications and its other symptoms as well as we can.

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