A torn meniscus is perhaps the most common knee injury of them all. There are two menisci in each knee. They are C-shaped pieces of cartilage that, in effect, act as a cushion between the upper and lower leg bones. Imagine how painful it would be if whenever you jumped and landed on your feet, … Read more
Arthritis is a condition that affects many elderly citizens in the United States, and it’s a condition that can strike any of the human body’s joints. One of the most common and most debilitating areas where arthritis can strike is the hip. The hip is crucial for mobility and people with hip arthritis struggle to … Read more
Back Fusion surgery has been a frequently used treatment for chronic lower back pain. It is a very invasive surgical procedure that replaces a disc or multiple disc segments with screws and hardware. Unfortunately, this surgery is extremely common in the United States, as it is one of the most common inpatient surgeries performed in … Read more
Over the past couple of years, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has noticed a surge in the number of cell and gene therapy products that are entering early development – or investigational new drug applications (INDs) as they are properly known. In January this year, the FDA released a statement that announced their intention … Read more
In an effort to stay on the cutting edge of physical medicine and rehabilitation, The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is proud to welcome Dr. John Santa Ana to our team. Dr. Santa Ana brings with him a wealth of experience as a physician specializing in Interventional Sports, Joints and Spine treatments. Dr. Santa Ana … Read more
When you think of stem cell harvesting or banking, you may immediately think of harvesting a newborn baby’s stem cells. You have likely heard that the umbilical cord is full of stem cells which can help protect against cancer, blood disorders and immune disorders that may occur later in life. You should also know that … Read more
Like any other injury, you never really know just how important your rotator cuff is until it’s injured. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that help to stabilize the shoulder. When your shoulder moves, your rotator cuff stays in place to help keep your shoulder safely in place. If this area … Read more
Your skeletal and your muscular system are both key to your daily physical well-being. Many of us have broken a bone in the past, and maybe some of us have torn or severely sprained a muscle, but few of us know what it is like to suffer an injury that impacts both the skeletal and … Read more
In a previous blog, we discussed the role of a Physiatrist and how these Physicians specialize in working with patients to decrease pain, maximize non-surgical options, and improve function. At the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, we’re extremely passionate about leveraging our knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to help people reduce pain and improve … Read more
When you’re working with the team at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine, you may often hear the term Physiatrist thrown around when referring to Dr. Nabity. We thought it would be a good idea to unpack this term and provide you with a bit more information about the benefits of working with someone like … Read more