Canadian man paralyzed for 8 years is cured.

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

On June 10th, representatives from Military Hospital 175 stated that the patient had come for examination and been admitted for treatment nearly four months ago with a diagnosis of paralysis due to sequelae of spinal cord injury.

Previously, he lived and worked in Canada but relied on a wheelchair for mobility. He had received treatment at several hospitals, and surgery was recommended but he refused. Afterward, he searched online for information and decided to seek treatment using traditional medicine in Vietnam, choosing Military Hospital 175.

In March, the patient visited a traditional medicine clinic, underwent an MRI scan and clinical tests, and was prescribed traditional medicine treatment combined with rehabilitation exercises. After each 10-15 day course, the doctors held a consultation, reassessed the patient's condition, and adjusted the acupuncture points according to the appropriate treatment plan. 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 assistive devices. A month later, he was able to walk and move around the room independently.

A doctor performs acupuncture thread lifting on a Canadian patient. Photo: Provided by the hospital. — A doctor performs acupuncture thread lifting on a Canadian patient. Photo: *Provided by the hospital* .

Dr. Le Anh Dung, Head of the Traditional Medicine Department, said this was a difficult and complex case. The patient was diagnosed with paralysis of both lower limbs due to sequelae of spinal cord and multiple injuries from a traffic accident eight years ago.

"However, this was a success beyond the doctors' expectations," Dr. Dung said, adding that the advantage was that the patient was very cooperative and trusted the medical staff and the treatment plan.

Furthermore, while in Canada, the patient consistently practiced rehabilitation exercises, resulting in no complications such as muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, reflex degeneration, or leg drop syndrome. This has led to improved treatment effectiveness in Vietnam, Mr. Dung said.

Even after being discharged from the hospital, the patient continued outpatient treatment with thread embedding every two weeks, and their condition improved significantly, allowing them to walk normally again. Thread embedding is considered an advanced acupuncture technique, combining traditional and modern medicine, and is a suitable choice for patients undergoing long-term treatment or needing to consolidate treatment effectiveness.

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

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