Is the Tenex procedure right for you?
- Do you have tendon pain in your shoulder, elbow , hip, knee, ankle, glute or foot? Do you have plantar fascia pain?
- Have you been in pain for 3 months or longer?
- Have you already tried rest, ice and/or over-the counter pain medication?
- Do you want to avoid open surgery?
Treatment Overview
The Tenex Health TX® System eliminates chronic tendon pain by precisely targeting and removing damaged tissue, without the need for conventional surgery. It is a safe, single procedure that takes minutes to perform under local anesthesia. Used with ultrasound guidance, Tenex Health TX allows physicians to precisely cut and remove diseased tendons or plantar fascia percutaneously through a mini incision. An ultrasonic cutting action spares healthy soft tissue.4 For most patients, this means less discomfort and a return to activity up to 4 times faster than open surgery.2
It is clinically proven to treat tendon pain, with patient satisfaction in over 85% of patients, as shown in multiple studies.1 Tenex Health TX is FDA cleared, and is supported by more than 100 independent, peer-reviewed articles in medical journals. Over 240,000 patients have been treated.
Benefits of the Tenex procedure include:*
- A one-time treatment
- An out-patient procedure that takes only minutes to perform
- Typically performed with local anesthetic
- No stitches (requires only a small, adhesive bandage)
- Typically without opioids or extensive physical therapy
- Rapid pain relief and recovery.2 Return to normal activities in 6-12 weeks (compared to 6 months or more with open surgery)2
- May be covered by insurance
*Individual results may vary.
Common applications for soft tissue removal:
- Shoulder / Rotator cuff
- Lateral and medial epicondylitis
- Triceps
- Gluteus
- Hamstring
- Quadriceps / Patellar tendon
- Achilles substance
- Achilles insertion
- Peroneal
- Plantar fasciitis
- Plantar fibroma
- Calcification in tendon
- Calcification in plantar fascia
- After failed surgical intervention
What to expect with the Tenex procedure
The simple procedure takes place in an outpatient setting. You typically remain awake while your doctor uses local anesthesia. It proceeds with a quick look using diagnostic imaging (such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, or a C-Arm) to determine the exact source of your pain. Your doctor then makes a mini-incision and inserts the TX MicroTip. Using advanced ultrasonic energy, under imaging guidance, it precisely cuts and removes diseased soft tissue while preserving healthy tendons.
Your doctor will apply a sterile gauze. No stitches required.
Your doctor may recommend resting for a period, followed by range-of-motion and strength exercises. Recovery instructions may vary based on your specific condition.
Vanessa Fraser
10-time All American athlete and Olympic hopeful Vanessa Fraser takes us through her journey to recovery in this short film. Suffering with debilitating chronic pain from Achilles tendinopathy and Haglund’s deformities on her heels, Vanessa undergoes bilateral Haglund resection using TX-Bone MicroTip technology from Tenex Health. See how she was able to overcome injury and return to training for the 2021 Olympic Trials.
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Tendonitis or Chronic Tendon Disease?
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon – the thick, fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. It causes joint pain, especially when exercising or doing repetitive motions. Sometimes your tendon may also be weak, red, swollen and warm to the touch. If these symptoms persist past 3 months, you may have Chronic Tendon Disease.
