PRP Injections in Bowral
Dr John PRP provides platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and PRP + hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in Bowral for people across the Southern Highlands, including Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima, Burradoo, Bundanoon, Exeter and Robertson. Consultations are held at The Bowral Doctor, 2 Gordon Road, Bowral.
PRP is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and injected into the affected joint or tendon. It aims to reduce inflammation, leading to pain reduction. For some patients it may help to avoid surgery. Results vary between individuals, and suitability is assessed at your consultation.
Treatments available in Bowral
PRP therapy
PRP injections are used for tendon and joint conditions such as tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy, Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, and gluteal tendinopathy. Most patients have 2–3 sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart.
PRP + Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
PRP is combined with hyaluronic acid in a single injection, most often for knee osteoarthritis and meniscal problems. PRP + HA aims to reduce inflammation in the joint, leading to pain reduction. Treatment is usually 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart.
Conditions seen at the Bowral clinic
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Meniscal tears
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Partial ACL tears
- MCL sprains
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Gluteal tendinopathy and trochanteric bursitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Other chronic tendinopathies
- Chronic joint inflammation
- Post-surgical joint pain
- Athletic pubalgia (sports hernia)
Dr John does not offer injections for the spine, back, neck or sacroiliac joint, or for plantar fasciitis.
What to expect
- Consultation (30 minutes). Dr John takes a history, examines the joint or tendon and reviews any imaging you bring.
- Treatment. A small blood sample is taken and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. The PRP is then injected into the affected area, using ultrasound guidance where needed.
- Recovery. Improvement is usually gradual over 4–8 weeks, alongside tailored rehabilitation. Results vary.
You do not usually need a referral. A referral letter and any X-ray, MRI or ultrasound reports are helpful if you have them.
Fees
The initial consultation is $270. PRP treatment is $550 and PRP + HA treatment is $750 per session. PRP is not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Location and bookings
Dr John PRP – Bowral
The Bowral Doctor
2 Gordon Road
BOWRAL NSW 2576
Dr John consults in Bowral on Monday mornings (currently fortnightly), by appointment.
Dr John Thorsell Itriago is a medical doctor (MD) with more than 20 years of experience working in orthopaedics. Read more about Dr John.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr John in Bowral?
Not usually. If you already have a diagnosis, such as knee osteoarthritis, you can book directly. For more complex problems we may suggest seeing your GP first.
How much do PRP injections cost in Bowral?
The initial consultation is $270. PRP treatment is $550 and PRP + HA treatment is $750 per session. PRP is not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients have 2–3 PRP sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart, or 2 PRP + HA sessions 4 weeks apart. Your plan is confirmed after assessment.
Is PRP + HA available in Bowral?
Yes. Both PRP and PRP + HA injections are available at the Bowral clinic. PRP + HA aims to reduce inflammation in the joint, leading to pain reduction.
Which areas do patients come from?
Patients attend the Bowral clinic from across the Southern Highlands, including Mittagong, Moss Vale, Berrima, Burradoo, Bundanoon, Exeter and Robertson.
Book an appointment
PRP aims to reduce inflammation, leading to pain reduction. Book a consultation in Bowral or Norwest to find out whether it is suitable for you.
Or, phone the clinic.