Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Treatment for Knee Pain Near Dearborn, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Non-surgical, minimally invasive knee pain care for Dearborn patients from board-certified regenerative medicine doctors.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
Is non-surgical knee pain treatment available near Dearborn, MI?
Yes. The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine offers non-surgical knee pain treatment for Dearborn patients. Regenerative medicine works with the body’s natural healing response to support damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscle. These minimally invasive treatments usually involve a short recovery.
Many Dearborn patients prefer knee pain treatment that avoids surgery and does not rely on medication that only covers up pain. The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine offers minimally invasive regenerative options at our Rochester Hills clinic.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine aims to support the repair of damaged tissue that can cause pain, including:
- Cartilage
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Muscle
Compared with surgery, regenerative treatment is minimally invasive and usually involves a shorter recovery. It works with the body’s own healing response.
Treatment Options
Your physician may discuss platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, or bone marrow-derived cell therapy. Learn more about stem cell therapy for knees.
Who May Be a Candidate
- Adults with knee osteoarthritis
- Patients with tendon or ligament injuries
- People with meniscus problems
- Patients who have not found lasting relief from other care
Every patient is different, and your physician will confirm the cause of your pain before recommending treatment. Cost is reviewed first. See PRP treatment cost in Michigan.
Schedule Knee Pain Treatment Near Dearborn
Call (248) 216-1008 to request a free consultation.
Conditions
Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and meniscus problems are common reasons Dearborn patients ask about non-surgical knee care.
Worn cartilage can make walks and stairs harder. An exam and imaging show which options fit.
Twisting injuries and age-related wear can tear the knee’s cushion. Diagnosis guides the plan.
Sprains and partial tears affect stability. Your physician reviews the exam and imaging.
Jumper’s knee and tendon irritation often follow overuse. Treatment depends on the tissue involved.
Pain behind the kneecap can come from cartilage changes or alignment. Evaluation comes first.
If surgery has been suggested, learn which non-surgical options may be worth discussing.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.
Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient
This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!
Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient
Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.
Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient
Excerpts from our patient testimonials.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.
Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If a regenerative option fits your knee, your physician provides image-guided treatment in our clinic.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Our physicians
Meet Your Care Team
Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician
John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician
Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician
John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician
Credentials & memberships
Training You Can Look Up
Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.
PM&R Board Certification
Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.
Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.
IOF Instructors & Training Hub
Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.
American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.
Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.
Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.
DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
Patient stories
Hear From Our Patients
Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.
Patient Testimonial
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
Knee Pain Treatment Questions
Answers to common questions from Dearborn patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What tissues can regenerative treatment target?
It may be used for damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscle, depending on the cause of your knee pain.
Where are Dearborn patients seen?
Dearborn patients are seen at our Rochester Hills clinic.
What is PRP therapy?
PRP is a concentrate of your own platelets, prepared from a small blood draw and placed into the knee under ultrasound guidance to support the body’s healing response.
What is bone marrow-derived cell therapy?
Cells are collected from your own bone marrow with established techniques, concentrated, and placed into the knee under imaging guidance. Research is ongoing.
What is prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy uses a mild solution injected into irritated ligaments or tendons to stimulate a healing response, performed with image guidance.
Is treatment done with imaging?
Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound to guide injections into the right part of the knee.
Is there downtime after treatment?
These are outpatient procedures. Most patients return to light activity soon after and follow a gradual exercise plan.
Will I need more than one treatment?
It depends on your diagnosis. Our in-house lab prepares concentrated PRP, and your physician will explain how many sessions are recommended.
Where is the clinic for Dearborn patients?
Our clinic is at 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Call (248) 216-1008 for directions.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 or use the short form on this page to request your free consultation.
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Free webinar replay
Watch: Latest Advancements in Non-Surgical Treatments for Knee Pain
Watch the replay of our physicians’ webinar on non-surgical knee pain treatment.
Our physicians host free webinars with live Q&A. Watch any past webinar on demand, or call us to ask about the next date.
Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
Knee Pain Care Near Dearborn
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.