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Tenocyte Therapy in Australia: 2026

  • Omar Sadik
    By Omar Sadik
  • January 28, 2026
  • | Last Edited On: January 30, 2026

Tenocyte Therapy is a relatively new treatment in the regenerative medicine space. We break down if you can legally get Tenocyte Therapy in Australia, how it works & where you can get treatment too.

Is Tenocyte Therapy Legal in Australia

Yes, registered Orthopaedic Surgeons can provide Autologous Tenocyte Therapy for patients in Australia under the TGA’s Special Access Scheme (Category C) or the Authorised Prescriber Scheme. However, there are important regulatory conditions:

The only tenocyte-based product with an established use pathway in Australia is Ortho‑ATI, manufactured by Orthocell.
Regulatory Status (SAS Category C)
Ortho‑ATI is not registered on the ARTG, but it is listed on the TGA’s SAS Category C list. This means doctors can lawfully access it by:
Submitting a simple notification to the TGA for each eligible patient under SAS Category C, or
Becoming an Authorised Prescriber, which allows them to treat multiple eligible patients without repeated notifications, after obtaining ethics approval and TGA authorisation.
In both cases, only registered medical practitioners (not clinics) may access and supply the therapy, and it must be done for approved indications
The Takeaway
So Yes, in Australia, registered doctors can use tenocyte therapy to help with tendon injuries, but they have to follow government rules.

How much does Tenocyte Therapy cost in Australia

We’re currently gathering exact data to give you accurate price ranges for Tenocyte Therapy in Australia. Rather than giving you fake averages, we’re trying to get you real data, so bear with us!

We’ve gathered our pricing data in a few different ways & we’re always updating it!

Does Medicare cover Tenocyte Therapy in Australia?

No, Medicare won’t pay for tenocyte therapy in Australia. You might get help with the doctor visit cost, but not the tendon cell treatment itself.

Does Private Health Insurance cover Tenocyte Therapy in Australia?

No, most if not all private health insurance companies in Australia won’t cover Tenocyte Therapy.

How does Tenocyte Therapy actually work in Australia?

In simple terms…
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Doctors take a small piece of healthy tendon from your body
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Grow those tendon cells (called tenocytes) in a lab
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Then inject them back into the injured tendon to help it heal.
The goal is to rebuild damaged tendon tissue using your own healthy cells.
We’ve collated all the latest research in our Tenocyte Treatments Research Guide if you want to read more.

What conditions can I get Tenocyte treatments for in Australia?

Currently in Australia, you can get tenocyte treatments for tendon issues like rotator cuff tears/tendonitis, tennis elbow, hip pain & patella tendonitis.

Do Clinics in Australia use other people’s Cells for Tenocyte Therapy?

No, in Australia, clinics are only allowed to use your own tendon cells i.e Autologous Tenocyte Therapy. Using another person’s tendon cells is strictly prohibited.

Side effects or risks of getting Tenocyte Therapy in Australia

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From early data… Side effects of getting Tenocyte Therapy in Australia are mild & include feeling sore after the injection or where the sample was taken.
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But we still don’t have large scale studies… So we’re not 100% sure what the long-term risks could be.
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And whilst the data out there is positive… There’s always a risk of paying for treatment & it not potentially not having the desired effects.

Where can I get Tenocyte Therapy in Australia?

You can get tenocyte therapy in clinics across the likes of Melbourne, Southport, Perth, Gold Coast & New South Wales. It’s still not an overly common treatment yet.

Can non-Australian citizens get Tenocyte Therapy in Australia?

International Patients: Available
Yes, foreigners or non Australian citizens can get Tenocyte Therapy in Australia, but bear in mind you’ll have to be in Australia for roughly 5 weeks or more.
Harvest Tendon Cells Collected
3-4 Weeks Lab Culture
Re-inject Therapy Completed
Your tendon cells have to be harvested, cultured or grown in a lab then re-injected.

Is Tenocyte Therapy the Same as Stem Cell Therapy?

No, tenocyte therapy is not the same as stem cell therapy.
Tenocyte Therapy
Tenocyte therapy uses your own mature tendon cells and is specifically designed to repair tendon injuries.
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy uses immature cells that haven’t fully developed into a specific type yet & is used to target a wide range of conditions, not just tendon problems.
To read more about options in Australia, our guide on Stem Cell Therapy in Australia might be useful.
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Is Tenocyte Therapy an Injection?

Yes, your tenocytes, or tendon cells, are injected into the injury site guided by ultrasound to ensure precise placement within the damaged tendon tissue.

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