Stem cell therapy for joint pain: what the evidence actually says

Regenerative therapies have grown faster than the evidence base behind them. That doesn't mean they don't work — it means we have to be honest about what the research shows today and what it does not.

For osteoarthritis of the knee, multiple randomized trials now suggest that cellular therapies can reduce pain and improve function for a meaningful share of patients, often for 6 to 12 months. The quality of the trials varies, and the products studied are not identical.

For rotator cuff and tendinopathy, PRP has the strongest evidence base. Cellular therapies look promising but require a careful, individualized conversation.

At Steamcell we present you with the strongest, most honest version of the evidence and build a plan from there. If we don't think a therapy is likely to help you, we will say so.