Tenex

The Tenex procedure, also known as percutaneous tenotomy or fasciotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure that targets and removes damaged tissue in tendons, without the need for large incisions or lengthy recovery times. 

Developed in collaboration with The Mayo Clinic, Tenex is used to treat a variety of conditions including:

  • Tennis elbow/Golfer's elbow 

  • Gluteal tendonitis/hip bursitis 

  • Jumper's knee/Patella tendonitis 

  • Achilles tendonitis/ankle pain 

  • Plantar fasciitis/foot or heel pain 

  • Calcific deposit in the tendon 

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Procedure Steps

  1. Preparation: Local anesthetic numbs the area.

  2. Needle Guidance: Ultrasound guides the needle to the nerve.

  3. Recovery: Most patients resume normal activities within 24 hours

Benefits of Tenex

  • Targeted Pain Relief: Directly addresses the inflamed tendons.

  • Minimally Invasive: No surgery needed.

  • The procedure is minimally invasive and performed using local anesthesia, requiring only a 3mm microincision, which reduces the risk of infection.

Post-Care

  • After: Avoid vigorous activities and submerging the injection site for 24 hours. Relief is commonly reported within 7 days.

  • The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes.

  • Avoid submerging the injection site in water for 24 hours and limit vigorous activities.

  • A minimally-invasive incision is required and ultrasonic energy is used precisely treat only damaged tendon tissue, allowing full patient recovery in the 4-6 weeks.

    No stitches are required.

Minimally invasive technology for treatment of chronic tendon pain.