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The Truth About
Reparative Medicine
and New Options
For You

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n interview with leading
certified orthopedic surgeon,
Dr. Jefferey Michaelson, tells
us about the truth about
reparative medicine in orthopedics and
why it matters to you.
Michigan is home to many people-
young and old participating in sporting
activities. In the United States, millions of
people suffer from orthopedic conditions
from their head down to their toes and
are looking for another option to major
surgery. Dr. Jefferey Michaelson and the
physicians at The CORE Institute are
recognized as leaders in orthopedic care
for issues ranging from acute sports
injuries to chronic conditions.

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“Many patients were asking for stem cell
and regenerative medicine technologies.
We properly researched the different
options available.” said Dr. Michaelson.
Not all therapies are created equal. There
are many different types of tissues: fat,
bone marrow, amniotic tissue, blood. The
type of tissue, where it comes from, and
how it is processed makes a difference in
the quality.”

THE TRUTH ABOUT REPARATIVE
MEDICINE

PATIENTS DEMAND ANOTHER
OPTION INSTEAD OF MAJOR
SURGERY

“More and more patients are highly active
and are looking to keep up with their
sporting activities and their daily lives,”
said Dr. Michaelson.“The older generation
is living longer and is also more highly
active, especially on the weekends. The
younger generation is also participating in
sports and playing for a longer period.”
The wear and tear on their muscles and
joints are causing them discomfort and are
creating injuries. These patients are looking
for another option to surgery or seeking to
delay the need for a major surgery.

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fellowship training in sports medicine at
the Cleveland Clinic Foundation where he
served as team physician for the Cleveland
Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the
Cleveland Rockers. Dr. Michaelson has
received several awards and accolades
for his expertise, including 150 Physicians
to Know and 15 Surgeons to Know in
Michigan by ASC Magazine and multiple-
year recipient of Hour Magazine Top Docs.

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Dr. Michaelson is a board certified and
fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon,
specializing in sports medicine. He served
as the orthopedic consultant for the
Detroit Tigers and is the team physician
for Detroit Catholic Central High School
and Cleary University. He was raised in
Michigan. He attended medical school at
Wayne State University and completed a

Over the past 15 years, there have been
advancements in orthopedic medicine
with regards to reparative medicine. There
has been much more science and research
behind the different options available.
“Fat is making waves in orthopedics
and has been used for many many years
in medicine. Fat has known to have the
best reparative cells compared to the
other tissues, it’s easy to harvest, and also
less risk of rejection and infection and are
better quality cells,” said Dr. Michaelson.
“Compared to other offerings, fat makes
the most sense because it comes from your
own body and the quality of the cells do not
decline as much with age.”
“My goal is to try to get my patients back
to spending their lives with their loved ones
and doing the activities that they truly love,“
said Dr. Michaelson.” I am dedicated my
patients and keep their goals in mind when