Stem Cell Therapy for a Hamstring Tear: Anna’s Story

A patient story from IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, with Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD, triple board-certified

Anna is a dancer who hurt her hamstring during a performance and lived with it for ten years. In the video, she tells her story in her own words.

At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale treated her with a treatment made from her own cells, along with a rehab program. Her story is one patient’s experience, and results vary.

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Hamstring Tear + Stem Cell Therapy | Dancer's Story, Fort Lauderdale

Important Notice from IROSM: Anna’s story is one patient’s experience. Results vary, and stem cell therapy is not right for every hamstring injury. After an exam at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Jorge Gonzalez will tell you which option fits your injury, including when surgery is the better choice.

Anna’s Journey with a Hamstring Tear

Anna, a passionate dancer, injured her hamstring a decade ago while performing a complex dance routine. The injury was not just physical but emotional, stripping her of the joy she found in dancing.

Over the years, Anna tried every conceivable treatment: physical therapy, pain medications, even surgery. Yet nothing helped enough, and she remained unable to dance or perform splits.

Desperation led Anna to the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM) in Fort Lauderdale, where she met Dr. Jorge Gonzalez. The clinic’s focus on regenerative orthopedics and sports medicine gave Anna a glimmer of hope. She decided to try the stem cell procedure as her last resort.

The Stem Cell Procedure at IROSM

Anna’s journey at IROSM began with a thorough consultation and diagnosis. Dr. Gonzalez assessed the extent of her injury and discussed the potential benefits of stem cell therapy.

The treatment involved harvesting stem cells from Anna’s own body, processing them, and then injecting them into the torn hamstring. The procedure was carefully performed, ensuring minimal discomfort. After treatment, Anna followed a personalized rehabilitation program to support her recovery.

Anna Dances Again

The results were remarkable for Anna. She gradually regained strength and flexibility, and the pain eased. Finally, after years, she could dance again. Performing splits, a once-impossible dream, became a reality.

Watch Anna’s story in her own words in the video at the top of this page.

About Hamstring Tears

The hamstrings are three muscles at the back of the thigh. They are often hurt while sprinting, kicking or dancing. An injury can be a strain in the muscle, a problem with the tendon near the sit bone, or a tear of the tendon from the bone. Most hamstring injuries are treated with rehab, and a complete tendon tear may need surgery. See hamstring pain and injury treatment in Fort Lauderdale.

What Is Stem Cell Therapy?

At IROSM, stem cell therapy uses cells taken from your own bone marrow or fat. They are prepared the same day and injected into the injured area with ultrasound guidance, usually along with a rehab program. It is not right for every injury, and results vary from person to person.

Learn more about stem cell therapy in Fort Lauderdale, compare options in PRP vs stem cell vs laser therapy, or read the truth about stem cell injection costs. Stem cell therapy is usually not covered by insurance.

What the Research Says

Injections for hamstring injuries: A review of studies on new hamstring injuries found that PRP injections did not help people return to sport sooner. Research on injections made from your own cells for hamstring injuries is even more limited, so results like Anna’s cannot be promised. Pas HI, et al. Efficacy of rehabilitation (lengthening) exercises, platelet-rich plasma injections, and other conservative interventions in acute hamstring injuries: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2015;49(18):1197-1205. View the study.

Hamstring Injury Care in Fort Lauderdale

Providing hamstring injury care, including treatments made from your own cells, to athletes, dancers and active adults in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Oakland Park, Tamarac, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.

Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990

Frequently Asked Questions About Stem Cell Therapy for Hamstring Injuries

Can stem cell therapy help a hamstring tear?

It may help some people with a long-lasting hamstring injury, usually along with rehab. Research is limited and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez explains whether it fits your injury.

What does the stem cell procedure involve?

Cells are taken from your own bone marrow or fat, prepared the same day and injected into the injured area with ultrasound guidance. A rehab program follows.

Does a complete hamstring tendon tear need surgery?

Often, yes. When the tendon pulls fully away from the sit bone, a surgeon may need to reattach it, and it is important to find that early.

Is stem cell therapy covered by insurance?

It is usually not covered. Our team explains the cost clearly before any treatment begins.

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.

Living With a Hamstring Injury That Will Not Heal?

Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale to find out which treatment fits your injury. Same-week appointments are usually available.

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Medically reviewed by: Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Stem cell therapy for hamstring injuries at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.