advertisement | The CORE Institute The Truth About Reparative Medicine and New Options For You A >ŝƉŽŐĞŵƐǁĂƐĂǁĂƌĚĞĚĞƐƚEĞǁdĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐLJ ŝŶ^ƉŽƌƚƐDĞĚŝĐŝŶĞŝŶϮϬϭϲ 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. ƌ͘:ĞīĞƌĞLJDŝĐŚĂĞůƐŽŶ͕&ĞůůŽǁƐŚŝƉdƌĂŝŶĞĚ^ƉŽƌƚƐDĞĚŝĐŝŶĞKƌƚŚŽƉĂĞĚŝĐ^ƵƌŐĞŽŶ͕ dŚĞKZ/ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞ “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. 10 May 10 • 2018 jn 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. ŽŶĐĞŶƚƌĂƚĞĚ&ĂƚĞůůƐhƐŝŶŐƚŚĞ>ŝƉŽŐĞŵƐ^LJƐƚĞŵ hŶĚĞƌDŝĐƌŽƐĐŽƉĞ 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