Percutaneous Tenotomy is also used for chronic tennis or golfer's elbow, for Achilles or rotator cuff tendinitis, and for tendon pain in the knees. The procedure is done in about 15 minutes."I ...

“We performed a percutaneous tenotomy procedure, which is a big mouthful for a small surgery,” said Dr. Nicholas Anastasio, a non-surgical orthopedics doctor at Mercy Medical Center.

Patellar tendinosis is a frustrating condition commonly encountered in athletes who place high loads on the extensor mechanism of the knee — particularly during jumping or running ...

At 3-year follow-up, patients with recalcitrant tennis elbow who underwent minimally invasive percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy experienced sustained pain relief and functional improvement ...

Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and hamstring injuries can also be repaired with a percutaneous tenotomy procedure, and it usually only takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Data are also needed to inform the benefit of a more recently introduced procedure — ultrasonic percutaneous tenotomy, which involves the delivery of ultrasonic energy by means of a proprietary ...

Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and hamstring injuries can also be repaired with a percutaneous tenotomy procedure, and usually only takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

When the patient's injury is so great that the tissue does not heal with PRP or other conservative treatments, another option is available -- percutaneous tenotomy.

The procedure called ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy uses the Tenex Health cutting tool to remove damaged fibers and scar tissue from the tendon using a small ultrasonic wave.

Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and hamstring injuries can also be repaired with a percutaneous tenotomy procedure, which usually takes from 15 to 20 minutes. This story was created from a script ...

She’ll have a new procedure called Tenex or percutaneous tenotomy. She’s conscious but sedated. A numbing shot into the heel gets her attention. “Ahh” is her response to the shot.

PERCUTANEOUS TENOTOMY IS ALSO USED FOR CHRONIC TENNIS OR GOLFER’S ELBOW, FOR ACHILLES OR ROTATOR CUFF TENDINITIS. AND TENDON PAIN IN THE KNEES. THE PROCEDURE IS DONE IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES.