"Paraplegia" ed. José Juan Antonio Ibarra Arias, Carlos Alberto Cuellar Ramos

Over sections of therapeutic, rehabilitation, and technological approaches, this book examines preclinical and clinical studies using mesenchymal stem cells and pharmacological or electrical stimulation strategies.

In the last decade, diverse research areas have developed novel approaches to overcome dysfunctions after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Even though motor restoration attracts the most clinical attention, sensory, autonomic, and mental health are also aspects fundamental to improving the quality of life of SCI patients. Chapters address the impact of paraplegia and associated loss of autonomic functions, including bowel and sexual dysfunction, as well as the convergence of new technologies aimed at providing postural support and enhancing mobility.

Contents
1. Introductory Chapter: Clinical Approaches for Treating Paraplegia
2. Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Clinical Use after Spinal Cord Injury
3. Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Pre-Clinical Models of Spinal Cord Injury
4. Strategies to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries: Single Vs. Combined Treatments
5. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapies for Paraplegia: Preclinical and Clinical Studies
6. Rehabilitation Therapies in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
7. Psychological Sexual Health of People with Paraplegia
8. Beyond the Quality of Life in Bowel Dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury: Approaches to the Consequences in Motility, Immune System, and Microbiome
9. Development of an Intelligent Standing Wheelchair with Reclining Characteristics
10. The Role of Supraspinal Structures for Recovery after SCI: From Motor Dysfunction to Mental Health
11. Use of Exoskeletons in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Paraplegia Patients



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