APPLICATION OF OZONE THERAPY IN SEVERE SPINAL CORD AND SPINE INJURIES
Keywords:
ozone therapy, spinal cord injuries, spine traumaAbstract
The application of ozone therapy has shown promising results in the treatment of severe spinal injuries and spinal cord trauma. These injuries frequently lead to scar and adhesion formation within the spinal canal, complicating the disease course. Endolumbar ozone therapy, with its potent oxidative properties, was utilized to enhance reparative processes, prevent scarring, and improve spinal cord function. This study investigated the outcomes of ozone therapy in 36 patients with thoracolumbar spinal injuries, leading to reduced residual blood oxidizability, decreased cerebrospinal fluid toxicity, and improved motor and pelvic organ function. This comprehensive approach, which combined ozone therapy with other supportive and prophylactic treatments, yielded substantial improvements in patient conditions, including restored limb movement, better pelvic organ function, and healing of pressure sores.
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