Michigan
The All Natural Solution to Pain, Beauty and Wellness
At American Regenerative Clinic we are passionate about regenerative medicine, natural health, and helping you live a healthier, more natural, pain-free life. From joint problems and injuries, to skincare and nutrition, we know your body has an amazing ability to heal and rejuvenate itself – when provided with the proper regenerative care.
Cutting Edge Treatments for Injuries and Chronic Pain
Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky is one of a select few of doctors in Michigan, trained and certified in regenerative treatments such as Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections, and Progenitor Cell Injections. As well as one of a select few nationwide, trained and certified in Neural Prolotherapy. All of our regenerative treatments are safe and effective as well as drug-free and non-invasive, helping your body heal and rejuvenate naturally.
Stem Cell Therapy employs the body’s own healing potential by isolating stem cells from one location of the body (fat tissue or bone marrow) and relocating them to an area of disease, injury, or inflammation. The main function of stem cells is to maintain and repair tissue. Stem Cell Therapy enhances this natural function by getting stem cells more directly to an area of need within the body. As soon, as stem cells get in there, they will grow to type of cells the body needs to be repaired. Stem cells have the unique ability to form many different types of tissue including bone, cartilage, muscle, etc. They are naturally anti-inflammatory, and can therefore help in the body’s own healing process and potentially reverse the effects of many diseases.
Some of the conditions currently being successfully treated include arthritis, sport related injuries, COPD, CHF, CAD, DM, auto-immune disease such as Lupus Erythematosus and Crohn’s disease, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson disease, spinal cord injuries, autism, critical limb ischemia, and many others.
American Regenerative Clinic will perform outpatient procedures using a process in which we isolate a patient’s own stem cells from either their own adipose (fat) tissue, or bone marrow. After mini-liposuction or bone marrow harvest from pelvic bone under local anesthesia, the patient tissue will be specially processed. Then immediately Isolated Stem Cells will be delivered to the same patient. Depending on nature of the disease, the cells may be injected into the joint, IV, intrathecal (lumbar puncture), intramuscular, or as a combination of above. The entire process will take just a few hours.
In many old injuries and degenerative diseases, a phenomenon called “cellular depletion” occurs. Because Prolotherapy and PRP rely on the body’s available repair cells locally, these two methods may produce little results. Prolotherapy starts repair process by mobilizing growth factors in the area via lengthy process of multiple injections. PRP brings them right away, but lacks “bricks” for repair. More advanced Stem Cell Therapy delivers everything the body needs for promising treatment.
In some cases, another session of Stem Cell therapy is needed. We strongly encourage our patients to do a stem cell banking. We work with a registered FDA tissue bank that can expand and bank patient cells for future use.
1. What is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cell therapy uses a patient’s own stem cells to treat minor to moderate conditions formally where surgery would be the primary option. Stem cell therapy is an alternative to surgery through an office-based procedure. Through advanced technology stem cell therapy is now a quick and easy alternative to surgery.
2. What are stem cells?
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
Stem cells are the only cells in the body able to morph into other types of specialized cells. Stem cells are found in many parts of the body but are concentrated in the bone marrow. Through a simple and nearly painless office procedure, a small amount of bone marrow can be aspirated from the patient and then concentrated with a centrifuge. The stem cells are then re-injected back into the site of injury or damage. When the patient’s own stem cells are injected into a damaged joint, they appear to amplify the body’s own natural repair efforts by reducing inflammation, accelerating healing, and preventing scarring and loss of function. It is not only a powerful approach to all stages of arthritis but can be used for the treatment of ligament, tendon, cartilage, and even bone problems.
3. Regenerative Growth Factors
Stem cells have high natural growth factors that promote healing. These growth factors also naturally decrease inflammation.
4. How is it performed?
Patient’s stem cells are obtained from their pelvic (hip) bone. The practitioner then concentrates the stem cells over 10 fold in a special centrifuge.
5. How long does it take?
This office or surgery center based procedure takes 30 minutes. Patients can leave at the conclusion of the procedure.
6. Does it hurt?
A local anesthetic is used. This results in minimal discomfort.
7. How Well Does it Work?
There have been numerous clinical studies that show significant and lasting reduction in pain for a variety of injuries. Common injuries include early to advanced arthritis, knee and shoulder pain.
8. How long does it last?
Multiple clinical studies have shown that when effective, the results last many years.
9. Is there scientific evidence that stem cells work?
Yes see the article section
10. What percentage is effective?
85%
11. When can I expect to feel better?
Most patients feel no improvement for at least 3 weeks and possibly 6-8 weeks. Once you feel improvement, you will notice continued improvement expanding over 6 months.
12. What is the recovery like after a stem cell procedure?
There may be some mild soreness in the joint for up to a week after the injection. Heavy exertion should be avoided during this period. Anti-inflammatory products such as aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve should be avoided for the first 2 weeks as it can adversely affect the stem cell function. Taking Tylenol is ok.
13. What is the difference between adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells?
Adult stem cells are found in mature adult tissues including bone marrow and fat, while embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are not found in the adult human body. ESCs are obtained from donated in vitro fertilization, which raise many ethical concerns. Because ESCs are not autologous, there is a possibility of immune rejection. Adult stem cells do not raise ethical issues nor pose any risks for immune rejection.
14. Will my body reject the stem cells? Is Stem Cell therapy safe?
No, the stem cells come from your own body and are used immediately. Therefore, there is no risk of rejection and virtually no risk of infection.
15. Is this an alternative to a knee replacement?
Stem cells can be highly effective in substantially reducing pain in patients with even advanced arthritis. In addition to the stem cells, bone marrow also contains many powerful growth hormones and anti-inflammatory proteins that will greatly reduce inflammation and promote healthier tissue.
16. Can stem cells grow cartilage in my knee?
Stem cells have been shown in many studies (see studies) to have the power to grow cartilage in certain types of procedures, microfractures, and tibial osteotomies. The ability for cartilage to form after an injection in the absence of a surgical procedure is still an active area of academic research.
17. Can stem cells help optimize my results from a surgical procedure?
This depends on what type of procedure is done. Microfracture surgery is a common surgical procedure done to restore the cartilage surface in your knee. If your doctor performs this procedure on you, there are numerous scientific articles (see here) that show a far more robust cartilage healing response when an injection is given postoperatively
18. What does it cost?
Most insurance will not cover stem cell procedures. Ask your doctor for payment options.
About the Owner
Our owner, Dr. Kolender, has been practicing medicine for 20 years and is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine. He brings personality, professionalism, and friendliness to the job, and he always seeks to make clients feel comfortable. No matter what questions you may have, Dr. Kolender is always ready and able to provide answers as well as deliver unmatched service.
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Welcome to a Pain-Free Life
Arthritis refers to a wide range of joint diseases and conditions causing joint pain affecting more than 50 million adults in the U.S. These conditions can lead to pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness in one or more joints, making it hard to carry out your daily activities. You may end up reducing your physical activity because it hurts to move like you used to, or maybe you can no longer do some of your favorite activities like tennis or even walking because of pain in your knees. However arthritis is affecting you, it doesn’t have to be that way.
With stem cell therapy for arthritis, we can help enhance the body’s natural regenerative process and repair tissue in damaged areas, particularly knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles. The procedure doesn’t require surgery, providing you with a short recovery time and restoring your lifestyle to what it was before arthritis.
ARTHRITIS RELIEF WITH NATIVE STEM CELL
At Native Stem Cell in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI, we are on the frontier of arthritis treatment. Dr. Crawford is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of treating arthritis using surgical and non-surgical techniques. He has been performing stem cell injections for arthritis for three years with great success. Dr. Crawford’s ability to combine traditional orthopedic knowledge and techniques with the healing potential of your stem cells allows you to take control of your arthritis and reverse years of damage and wear.
Native Stem Cell is one of the only clinics in Michigan to provide stem cell injections using stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow. We treat patients with all stages of arthritis and our goal is to help you to regain function, reduce pain and allow you to avoid total joint replacement. Stem cell therapy is the next frontier of preventative medicine for patients with arthritis.
Michigan’s Top Arthritis Treatment Center
With locations in Bloomfield, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI, Native Stem Cell is one of the only clinics in Michigan providing stem cell injections using stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow. Other stem cell therapies use cells from unknown sources that are kept in labs. At Native Stem Cell, we extract and process native stem cells from your own bone marrow, reinjecting them into the affected site of your body to induce musculoskeletal healing. Dr. Crawford’s skillful technique makes the stem cell procedure painless and quick. And with our experienced staff and specialized technology, we complete the nearly painless procedure in less than an hour.
Stem cell therapy for arthritis treatment primarily benefits patients who are dealing with arthritis in one or both of their knees, but it can also be considered for the treatment of other joints, especially hips, shoulders, and ankles. The stem cell therapy varies slightly for those joints, and our experienced staff will gladly walk you through your options and the type of treatment your arthritis would require.
If you’re worried about having to give up your active lifestyle due to arthritis, you’re no longer able to enjoy playing with your grandkids due to knee pain or you’re unsure whether arthritis treatment will even do anything to help, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced arthritis treatment professionals today. If you’re interested in working with Dr. Crawford and our team of experienced medical professionals to restore movement and joint function in your life, contact us today by calling our Bloomfield Hills, MI, location in the Detroit area at 248-309-8878 or our Grand Rapids, MI, location at 616-419-8016. Or fill out an appointment request form here.
Welcome to a Pain-Free Life
Arthritis refers to a wide range of joint diseases and conditions causing joint pain affecting more than 50 million adults in the U.S. These conditions can lead to pain, swelling, tenderness and stiffness in one or more joints, making it hard to carry out your daily activities. You may end up reducing your physical activity because it hurts to move like you used to, or maybe you can no longer do some of your favorite activities like tennis or even walking because of pain in your knees. However arthritis is affecting you, it doesn’t have to be that way.
With stem cell therapy for arthritis, we can help enhance the body’s natural regenerative process and repair tissue in damaged areas, particularly knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles. The procedure doesn’t require surgery, providing you with short recovery time and restoring your lifestyle to what it was before arthritis.
ARTHRITIS RELIEF WITH NATIVE STEM CELL
At Native Stem Cell in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI, we are on the frontier of arthritis treatment. Dr. Crawford is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of treating arthritis using surgical and non-surgical techniques. He has been performing stem cell injections for arthritis for three years with great success. Dr. Crawford’s ability to combine traditional orthopedic knowledge and techniques with the healing potential of your stem cells allows you to take control of your arthritis and reverse years of damage and wear.
Native Stem Cell is one of the only clinics in Michigan to provide stem cell injections using stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow. We treat patients with all stages of arthritis and our goal is to help you to regain function, reduce pain and allow you to avoid total joint replacement. Stem cell therapy is the next frontier of preventative medicine for patients with arthritis.
MEET US
Native Stem Cell’s mission is to provide a unique opportunity for care of arthritic joints for patients within the southeast Michigan area. We treat patients with all stages of arthritis with the aim of helping you regain function, reduce pain and potentially avoid total joint replacement down the line.
Dr. Kevin Crawford leads our team of experienced medical professionals at Native Stem Cell and is one of the first and only physicians in Michigan to perform stem cell injection therapy using stem cells from bone marrow. As a trained orthopedic surgeon who has been practicing for over 20 years in the community, he is uniquely qualified and experienced in the treatment of arthritic pain and other injuries to joints. Dr. Crawford has a Bachelors degree in Chemistry as well as a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. His medical degree is from Michigan State University.
Although Dr. Crawford has always been interested in conservative and non-traditional treatment for joint conditions, he also continues to treat degenerative joint disease with conventional orthopedic techniques. In all of his arthritis treatment work, however, he finds that stem cell therapy is the most exciting modality currently available for these disorders.
Michigan’s Top Arthritis Treatment Center
With locations in Bloomfield, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI, Native Stem Cell is one of the only clinics in Michigan providing stem cell injections using stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow. Other stem cell therapies use cells from unknown sources that are kept in labs. At Native Stem Cell, we extract and process native stem cells from your own bone marrow, reinjecting them into the affected site of your body to induce musculoskeletal healing. Dr. Crawford’s skillful technique makes the stem cell procedure painless and quick. And with our experienced staff and specialized technology, we complete the nearly painless procedure in less than an hour.
Stem cell therapy for arthritis treatment primarily benefits patients who are dealing with arthritis in one or both of their knees, but it can also be considered for the treatment of other joints, especially hips, shoulders, and ankles. The stem cell therapy varies slightly for those joints, and our experienced staff will gladly walk you through your options and the type of treatment your arthritis would require.
If you’re worried about having to give up your active lifestyle due to arthritis, you’re no longer able to enjoy playing with your grandkids due to knee pain or you’re unsure whether arthritis treatment will even do anything to help, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced arthritis treatment professionals today. If you’re interested in working with Dr. Crawford and our team of experienced medical professionals to restore movement and joint function in your life, contact us today by calling our Bloomfield Hills, MI, location in the Detroit area at 248-309-8878 or our Grand Rapids, MI, location at 616-419-8016. Or fill out an appointment request form here.
Max S Wicha MD
Professor
Specialties:
Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine
Area of Practice: Breast Cancer, breast cancer clinical trials, cancer stem cells.
Dr. Max Wicha received his medical degree from Stanford University and trained in internal medicine at the University of Chicago. He then went on to the National Cancer Institute, where he trained in clinical oncology and cancer biology. Dr. Wicha joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 1980 and served as chief in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, from 1984 to 1993. He was the director of the U-M Rogel Cancer Center since its inception in 1986 until 2015, when he became director emeritus. Dr. Wicha remains an active clinician, specializing in the treatment of breast cancer patients, and is nationally known for his research in the field of breast oncology, particularly the study of how breast cancer cells grow and metastasize.
Medical School or Training
Stanford University School of Medicine, 1974
Residency
University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, Internal Medicine, IL, 1977
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology