Canadian man paralyzed for 8 years cured

Ho Chi Minh City After three traffic accidents that left him paralyzed in both lower limbs, a 45-year-old Canadian man was successfully treated at Military Hospital 175.

On June 10, a representative of Military Hospital 175 said the patient came for examination and was hospitalized for treatment nearly 4 months ago with a diagnosis of paralysis due to sequelae of spinal cord injury.

Before that, he lived and worked in Canada but was dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. He had been treated in many hospitals and was prescribed surgery but the patient did not agree. After that, he searched for information on the internet and decided to be treated with traditional medicine in Vietnam and chose Military Hospital 175.

In March, the patient went to the traditional medicine clinic, had an MRI scan, and had paraclinical tests done. The doctor prescribed traditional medicine treatment combined with rehabilitation exercises. After each 10-15 day course of treatment, the doctors consulted, re-evaluated, and adjusted the acupuncture points according to the appropriate protocol. In addition, the patient was prescribed daily physical therapy at the Rehabilitation Department.

After two months, the patient was able to walk with a limp using a walking aid. One month later, he was able to walk around the room on his own.

Doctor performs thread implantation for Canadian patient. Photo: Provided by hospital — Doctor performs thread implantation for Canadian patient. Photo: *Provided by hospital*

Dr. Le Anh Dung, Head of the Department of Traditional Medicine, said this was a difficult and complicated case. The patient was diagnosed with paralysis of the lower limbs due to sequelae of spinal cord injury, multiple injuries due to a traffic accident in his 8th year.

"However, this is a successful case beyond the doctors' expectations," said Dr. Dung, adding that the advantage is that the patient is very cooperative and trusts the medical staff as well as the treatment regimen.

In addition, while in Canada, the patient persevered in rehabilitation exercises, so there were no complications such as muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, reflex decline, or foot drop syndrome. This made the treatment in Vietnam more effective, Mr. Dung said.

Even after being discharged from the hospital, the patient continued to receive outpatient treatment with acupuncture every 2 weeks, and his condition improved significantly, and he was able to walk normally. Acupuncture is considered a high-tech acupuncture technique, combining traditional and modern medicine, and is a suitable choice for patients with long-term treatment or who need to strengthen the effectiveness of treatment.

"The hospital made my wish to walk come true, like a miracle. My mother cried when she saw her son standing up and walking after 8 years," the man said.

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