Regenerative Medicine
MJRI Center for Regenerative Medicine
Our regenerative clinic is appointment-only and located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The MJRI Center for Regenerative Medicine offers advanced, non-surgical orthopedic treatments designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help delay or avoid surgery when appropriate. Our biologic therapies are performed by physicians with deep expertise in musculoskeletal care and guided by careful patient selection.
Unlike many regenerative clinics, MJRI’s program exists within a comprehensive orthopedic practice. This allows us to provide honest guidance, clear alternatives when biologic treatment is unlikely to be effective, and seamless transition to surgical care when needed.
Our Biologic Treatment Options
PRP uses a concentrated portion of your own blood containing platelets and growth factors that support healing and reduce inflammation in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
How PRP Is Performed
A small blood sample is drawn and processed in a centrifuge. The platelet-rich portion is then injected precisely into the target area using ultrasound guidance.
BMAC is an autologous biologic treatment derived from bone marrow, containing stem and progenitor cells along with growth factors. It is typically used for more advanced joint degeneration or for patients seeking a more aggressive non-surgical option.
How BMAC Is Performed
Bone marrow is gently aspirated, processed on the same day, and injected into the target joint under ultrasound guidance.
Lipogems uses minimally processed adipose (fat) tissue to provide a biologic scaffold and signaling environment that may help reduce inflammation and support joint function.
How Lipogems Is Performed
Fat is harvested using local anesthesia, processed using a closed mechanical system, and injected into the target joint under ultrasound guidance. This is an office-based procedure.
Ozone therapy uses a precise medical ozone-oxygen mixture as a biologic stimulus. It may promote anti-inflammatory effects, improve oxygen utilization, and support local healing responses.
How Ozone Is Performed
Ozone is injected into the joint or surrounding tissues using ultrasound guidance. It may be used alone or in combination with other biologic treatments.
Image Guided Precision
All injections are performed using ultrasound guidance, allowing real-time visualization of joints, tendons, and surrounding structures. This improves accuracy, safety, and consistency of treatment.
Joints and Conditions We Treat
Not all conditions are appropriate for biologic treatment. A consultation is required to determine candidacy.
Joints
- Knee
- Hip
- Shoulder
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint
- Ankle (select cases)
- Elbow (select cases)
Post-Operative Care
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfer’s elbow)
Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
Potential Benefits
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved joint function and mobility
- Non-surgical approach
- Minimal downtime for most patients
- May help delay or avoid surgery in select cases
- Temporary pain or swelling at the injection site
- Bleeding or bruising
- Infection (rare)
- Incomplete or lack of symptom improvement
- Temporary pain or swelling at the injection site
- Bleeding or bruising
- Infection (rare)
- Incomplete or lack of symptom improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
Is regenerative medicine right for everyone?
No. These treatments work best for select patients and conditions. We evaluate each case to determine whether biologic therapy is appropriate.
Why Choose MJRI?
MJRI Center for Regenerative Medicine Ann Arbor, Michigan
Our physician-directed regenerative care utilizes ultrasound-guided precision and is provided alongside orthopedic specialists with surgical expertise. This helps facilitate seamless transition to surgical care if needed. After an honest patient selection process and counseling, you will experience treatment in a boutique, appointment-only setting.
Request An Appointment
If you are interested in non-surgical options for joint pain, our team can help determine whether a biologic treatment may be appropriate for you.
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