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Stem cell\u2010derived exosomes have emerged as promising cell\u2010free therapeutic agents because they deliver diverse bioactive molecules, including proteins, microRNAs, and long non\u2010coding RNAs, while retaining many of the paracrine benefits of stem cells. This review summarizes recent advances in the application of stem cell\u2010derived exosomes for sensory restoration and neuropathic pain relief after SCI, with particular emphasis on their underlying mechanisms and emerging delivery strategies. We first discuss exosome biogenesis, molecular composition, intercellular communication, and engineering approaches. We then summarize their established roles in motor recovery through neuroprotection, immunomodulation, axonal regeneration and myelin repair. Importantly, we highlight emerging evidence that stem cell\u2010derived exosomes may restore sensory function by promoting axonal regeneration, synaptic remodeling, neural differentiation, and glial metabolic reprogramming. 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