Question
What are the eligibility criteria for children with cerebral palsy to receive stem cell transplantation?
Answer
For older children with cerebral palsy, those with a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) rating of level I are suitable for stem cell transplantation under intravenous anesthesia with lumbar puncture and subarachnoid space injection; level II patients are suitable for stem cell transplantation via lumbar puncture or stereotactic surgery; level III patients are suitable for unilateral stereotactic stem cell transplantation; level IV patients are suitable for bilateral stereotactic stem cell transplantation; and level V patients show poor outcomes. For infants (under 2 years old) with cerebral palsy, stem cell transplantation under intraventricular anesthesia with subarachnoid space stimulation is recommended. When performing stem cell transplantation, patients with other conditions such as epilepsy and hydrocephalus should be excluded, and these issues should be resolved before treatment. For severe malnutrition, feeding difficulties, and respiratory discomfort, these problems should also be addressed before treatment. The above suggestions are for the question “Eligibility Criteria for Stem Cell Transplantation in Cerebral Palsy Treatment,” hoping they will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!