Regenerative Medicine in Fort Lauderdale
Joint, tendon, and sports injuries can be slow to heal. Regenerative medicine uses your own body’s healing material to help. This page explains the options at the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (IROSM) in Fort Lauderdale, and how to find out which one, if any, is right for you.
Your care is led by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez. He is board-certified in three areas, trained at the well-known Andrews Institute, and has treated professional baseball and football players.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine uses natural healing material to help injured or worn-out tissue, like cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The goal is to help the tissue itself, not just cover up the pain.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, this material always comes from your own body. We use platelets from a small blood sample, or your own cells, which we prepare in our on-site lab.
Your doctor uses a live imaging screen to guide each injection to the right spot. You can read more about how image-guided injections work. You may also hear these treatments called orthobiologics.
Who May Be a Good Fit in Fort Lauderdale?
Regenerative medicine at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may be an option if you have:
- Joint pain that has not gotten better with rest, a brace, or physical therapy
- Mild to moderate knee arthritis or hip arthritis
- A tendon injury, like tennis elbow or Achilles pain
- A partial tear, like a meniscus tear or rotator cuff tear
- A sports or overuse injury
- A wish to try a non-surgical option before thinking about surgery
Regenerative treatments are not right for everyone. Dr. Gonzalez will examine you and tell you honestly if another option would suit you better.
Regenerative Treatments at IROSM Fort Lauderdale
IROSM in Fort Lauderdale offers four main regenerative treatments. Dr. Gonzalez will help you choose:
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy at IROSM uses your own cells, prepared in our on-site lab, to help repair joints and soft tissue. It is often used when a joint is more worn down.
PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
For PRP, we take a small amount of your blood and concentrate the platelets, the part that helps healing. It is often used for tendon injuries, sprains, and early arthritis.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a series of shots that may help strengthen loose or sore ligaments and tendons by starting the body’s own repair process.
Bone Injections for Arthritis
An intra-osseous injection places treatment in the bone just under worn cartilage. It is sometimes combined with a joint injection for more advanced arthritis.
Not sure which one fits? Read our simple guide to PRP vs. stem cell therapy.
Your Own Cells, Not Donor Products
Some clinics use cells or tissue from other people, such as umbilical cord or birth tissue. Others use lab-made products called exosomes. The FDA says none of these donor products are approved for joint problems or long-term pain. It also says no exosome products are approved at all.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, regenerative treatments only use material from your own body. Before you choose any clinic, ask three questions: Whose cells are being used? Who does the procedure? Is imaging used to guide every injection? You can also read is stem cell therapy legal in the United States.
Source: FDA, Consumer Alert on Regenerative Medicine Products Including Stem Cells and Exosomes.
Why Choose IROSM for Regenerative Medicine in Fort Lauderdale?
An Experienced, Board-Certified Doctor
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez trained at the Andrews Institute and has treated professional athletes. Read more about Dr. Gonzalez’s background in regenerative medicine.
Imaging for Accuracy
At IROSM, your doctor uses ultrasound or a live X-ray screen so each regenerative treatment reaches the injured joint or tendon.
Made From Your Own Body
IROSM only uses your own blood and cells, prepared in its lab in Fort Lauderdale.
Honest Advice
Not everyone is a good fit for regenerative medicine, and IROSM will tell you. If surgery or another treatment would help you more, we will explain why and help you find the right doctor.
How to Get Started With Regenerative Medicine at IROSM
The first step is a visit to IROSM in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Gonzalez will ask about your pain, examine the area, and review any X-rays or MRI scans. Then you’ll get a clear answer about which regenerative treatments, if any, fit you and what they cost. Please bring your scans and a list of the medicines you take.
What the Research Says About Regenerative Medicine
- PRP for knee arthritis: A 2021 review of many studies found that people who had PRP shots for knee arthritis reported less pain and better movement than people who had a common gel shot (hyaluronic acid).
- Stem cell treatments: Research on stem cell treatments for joints is growing, but it is still early and results vary by condition. That is why IROSM checks each patient one by one.
Source: Belk JW, Kraeutler MJ, Houck DA, et al. Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2021;49(1):249-260. View the study.
Regenerative Medicine in Fort Lauderdale
IROSM offers regenerative medicine at its Fort Lauderdale office, serving Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, and nearby Broward County.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Live in Miami-Dade? Visit our Hialeah office. Se habla español. Learn about regenerative medicine in Hialeah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IROSM use my own cells?
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
What does Florida’s 2025 stem cell law mean for me?
Will my insurance pay for it?
Do I need a referral?
Find Out If Regenerative Medicine Is Right for You
Board-certified doctor • Your own cells only • No referral needed
One visit to IROSM in Fort Lauderdale tells you which regenerative treatments, if any, fit your condition and what they cost.
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Last reviewed: September 2026
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Results are different for each person. These treatments are not right for everyone. Only an in-person visit can tell if one fits you. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac, and nearby Broward County.