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Tenocyte Injections for Tennis Elbow

Tenocyte Injections for Tennis elbow conditions are available across Australia, Hong Kong & New Zealand, but do they work and are they worth looking into?

We break it all down below

Why Chronic Tennis Elbow Won’t Heal

Chronic tennis elbow doesn’t heal because the tendon has slowly worn down and lost its ability to repair itself.
Repeated strain causes small tendon injuries over and over again.
Over time the tendon loses healthy tendon cells.
The tendon becomes weaker, and struggles to heal properly.
Rest and pain relief may reduce symptoms, but they don’t fix the damaged tendon, which is why chronic tennis elbow often keeps coming back.
This is why treatments like tenocyte injections are explored, to add healthy tendon cells back into the damaged tendon and support repair.

What is a Tenocyte Injection for a Tennis Elbow?

A tenocyte injection for tennis elbow is a treatment that uses a person’s own tendon cells to help repair the damaged tendon on the outside of the elbow.

It is designed for chronic tennis elbow where the tendon has worn down over time and has not healed properly.

The goal of a tenocyte Injection is to:
Add healthy tendon cells back into the injured area
Support tendon repair
Help the tendon become stronger and function better over time
This treatment does not stitch or reattach the tendon, but aims to support healing in tendons that are damaged but still intact.

Why Tenocyte Injections are used for Tennis Elbow

Tenocyte therapy is based on the idea that when a tennis elbow tendon is damaged, it often has fewer healthy tendon cells than it should.

By adding back functioning tenocytes, doctors hope the tendon can stabilise and work better over time.

Studies suggest the injected tenocytes are intended to:
Repopulate areas of the elbow tendon that have lost healthy tendon cells
Support normal tendon cell activity
Help improve collagen organisation inside the tendon
Slow ongoing tendon degeneration rather than just masking pain

What improvements can I expect in my elbow after Tenocyte Injections?

What has been seen in real-world tennis elbow cases:
Patients reported reduced elbow pain
Arm and grip function improved over time
Some studies showed improvement in tendon structure on MRI scans
No serious safety issues were reported
These improvements were seen in people with chronic tennis elbow that had not improved with standard treatments.
Important to understand
Most of the evidence for tenocyte therapy in tennis elbow comes from real-world case studies, not large clinical trials. Just because these results were reported, doesn’t mean you will see exactly the same results yourself.
If you want to read the research yourself, check out our Tenocyte Therapy Research Guide.

Tenocyte Injection Treatment process for Tennis Elbow

Tenocyte treatment for tennis elbow involves taking a small sample of a patient’s tendon cells, growing those cells in a laboratory for 3-4 weeks and injecting them back into the damaged tendon on the outside of the elbow.
Important things to know
This is a personalised treatment using the patient’s own cells
It is not a same-day injection because the cells need time to grow
Recovery depends on rehabilitation, not just the injection itself

How is a Tenocyte Injection For Tennis Elbows Different from Cortisone Shots & hyaluronic acid?

Tenocyte injections aim to support repair of the damaged tennis-elbow tendon by adding the patient’s own tendon cells, while cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections mainly focus on pain relief.

Tenocyte therapy targets the tendon problem itself, whereas cortisone and hyaluronic acid do not repair tendon tissue.

TreatmentWhat it usesWhat it’s meant to doDoes it repair the tendon?
Tenocyte injectionPatient’s own tendon cellsSupport tendon repair and tendon cell functionAims to support repair
Cortisone shotSteroid medicationReduce inflammation and painNo
Hyaluronic acidLubricating gel-like substanceImprove movement and reduce irritationNo

Are Tenocyte Injections Safe?

Based on early human studies, tenocyte injections for conditions like tennis elbow appear to be safe, with no serious safety issues reported so far.

Safety Profile
No serious adverse events were reported in published case studies.
Mild, short-term soreness at the biopsy or injection site was the most common issue.
Because the cells come from the patient’s own tendon, the risk of rejection appears low.
It’s important to note that safety data comes from small real-world studies, not large clinical trials.

Will Tenocyte Injections definitely cure my Tennis Elbow?

Tenocyte injections show early promise for tennis elbow, but there is not enough evidence yet to say they will definitively cure tennis elbow for everyone.

Key Outcomes & Considerations
In early case studies, people with chronic tennis elbow reported reduced pain and improved function.
The treatment is experimental, with evidence mainly from real-world case studies.
Rehabilitation and load management are still important for recovery.
It’s important to note that success data comes from small real-world studies, not large clinical trials.

Can I get Tenocyte Injections in Australia or America?

You can get Tenocyte Injections in Australia, but not America. To learn more about treatment options in Australia, check out our Guide to Tenocyte Treatments in Australia.

Is it worth getting Tenocyte Injections for my Tennis Elbow?

Tenocyte injections may be worth considering for people with long-lasting tennis elbow that hasn’t improved with standard treatments, as long as they understand the treatment is still experimental.

It may be worth considering if:
Your tennis elbow has lasted months or years
Physiotherapy, rest, and pain-relief injections haven’t worked
The tendon is damaged but not fully torn
You are open to experimental treatments with limited but encouraging early evidence
Tenocyte injections are not a guaranteed cure & isn’t cheap, so they are usually considered after standard options have failed.
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How does tenocyte therapy compare to hyaluronic acid for Rotator Cuff Tears?

Tenocyte therapy tries to help the tendon heal, while hyaluronic acid mainly helps joints move more smoothly and feel less painful.

Hyaluronic acid does not repair tendon damage, but tenocyte therapy is designed to support tendon health.

To read more about how Tenocyte Injections work for Rotator cuff injuries, check out our Rotator Cuff Tenocyte Treatments Guide.

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The content on Alt Treatment is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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