Piedmont offers new treatment for tendon pain

A Piedmont physician is the only provider in the greater Columbus area offering a quicker, minimally invasive treatment compared to traditional surgery for chronic tendon pain.

If you’ve ever suffered with an inflamed rotator cuff, tennis elbow, or other tendon pain, this might be the remedy that finally brings a sigh of relief. It’s called TenJet and Piedmont Columbus Regional Sports Medicine doctor Siraj Abdullah, D.O., is the only provider in the greater Columbus area that offers this minimally invasive treatment.

Whether you have an active lifestyle or need help regaining mobility for everyday tasks or activities, there is relief for chronic tendon pain with TenJet. It might be a good option for patients who haven’t found relief through physical therapy, injections, or rest.

What conditions does it treat?

TenJet can help with common tendon problems, including:

• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Jumper’s knee
• Plantar fasciitis
• Rotator cuff tendonitis
• Achilles Tendinosis (and more)

How TenJet Works

• The procedure takes about 30 minutes and is done right in the office, with no hospital stay needed.
• Your doctor uses ultrasound to pinpoint exactly where the pain is coming from.
• The doctor numbs area.
• Through a tiny incision, a precise water jet removes the damage tendon tissue, while preserving healthy tissue.
• A small bandage is applied.
• Some soreness a few days after is normal.
• Your doctor will talk with you about physical therapy afterward to support your recovery.

“You don’t have to live with pain in your shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or foot every day,” said Siraj Abdullah, D.O. “This outpatient procedure is performed in my office in as little as thirty minutes and allows people to get back to doing what they love faster than traditional surgery. Patients can receive a referral from their primary care provider for this treatment.”