Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology

Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral and Humeral Heads in a Patient who has Received a Course of Cell Therapy

T. Muratova Oleinik

Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine.

S. Oleinik

Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine.

D. Khramtsov

Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine.

Yu. Vorokhta *

Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Aims: The article is devoted to the problem of complications of pulse therapy and long-term use of corticosteroids in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Presentation of Case: There was described a case of aseptic necrosis of the femoral and humeral heads in a patient suffering from multiple sclerosis after a course of cell therapy.

Discussion & Conclusion: This case is interesting not only because the patient got aseptic necrosis of the femoral as well as humeral heads but also due to possible role of stem cell therapy applied after intensive course of corticosteroids.

Keywords: Aseptic necrosis, multiole sclerosis, femoral bone, humeral bone, stem cell therapy.

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