Patient Story of Zvonko Milojević, 38 years, Spinal Cord Injury
DOB: 30 August 1971
Disease treated: Spinal Cord Injury
How It Happened
I was paralyzed after a car accident. Following that accident, I followed advice to undergo autologous stem cell treatment.
My First Treatment
My first treatment was in December 2008 at the XCell-Center in Cologne, Germany. After that treatment, I did my best to exercise; a combination of physical therapy and swimming pool exercises. However, the recovery was slow because I had spasms. Because of these spasms, improvement was not as expected.
My Second Treatment
In June 2009, I underwent a second treatment via lumbar puncture. Afterwards, I continued intensive exercise. Spasms significantly decreased and the improvement was visible. Approximately 4 months after my second treatment, I started to move my hips left and right. Moreover, I was able to move and control my stomach muscles which was not the case before the second round of stem cells. I also began to feel strong numbness in the back side of my legs and heels, as well as in my legs more generally. My overall condition had imroved.
My Third Treatment
My third stem cell treatment was performed in January 2010. The doctor told me that I must consistently work on my physical therapy and that any results can be expected in the following 3 to 6 months. I hope that further progress will be obvious. I do not want to regress.
My Outlook
I will continue with phyical therapy and stem cell treatments until I can stand on my own. I am completely committed to this goal.
Treatment Evaluation Process
In order to be evaluated for treatment, patients must complete an online medical history form. Once you've completed the online medical history and submitted it, a patient relations consultant will contact you. He or she will assist you with the rest of the evaluation process. Upon treatment approval, your consultant will also assist you with treatment scheduling and trip preparation.
