Open AccessProspect of Stem Cells as Promising Therapy for Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Tito Sumarwoto,
Heri Suroto,
Ferdiansyah Mahyudin,
Dwikora Novembri Utomo,
Fnu Romaniyanto,
Andhi Prijosedjati,
Hari Basuki Notobroto,
Damayanti Tinduh,
Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa,
Fedik Abdul Rantam,
Сholahuddin Рhatomy
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
stem cells and cloning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.606
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1178-6957
DOI - 10.2147/sccaa.s363415
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial plexus , intensive care medicine , surgery
Brachial plexus injury is an advanced and devastating neurological injury, for which both nerve surgery and tendon transfers sometimes remain insufficient in restoring normal movement. Stem cell therapy may be applicable to rescue the injured motor neurons from degeneration which potentially improves muscle strength.