Stem cell therapy is transforming how we approach osteoarthritis — moving beyond symptom management to actual joint repair. While cortisone shots and anti-inflammatories offer temporary relief, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) work at the cellular level to regenerate damaged cartilage, dramatically reduce chronic inflammation, and restore mobility. A meta-analysis of 502 patients showed MSC injections significantly improved pain and function scores at both 6 and 12 months. Rather than masking pain while joints continue to deteriorate, stem cell protocols shift the body's biological ratio — helping you produce cartilage faster than you lose it.