Tenex Procedure

Causes of Fascia or Tendon Pain

Your tendon or fascia that may be causing pain is actually soft tissue that connects muscle to the bone. Often a tendon or fascia is sore because it’s been overused during day-to-day activities, sports, or repetitive movements. Sometimes, a trip, fall or twist can cause pain in the tendon.

The problem is that injuries cause scar tissue to form. Internal scar tissue build-up causes pain, which can also limit the range of motion and movement.

What to Expect During the Tenex Procedure

University Foot and Ankle Institute doctors use diagnostic ultrasound to pinpoint the exact area(s) of scar tissue. The ultrasound uses a specific frequency that, with a specially trained doctor or technician, can locate the difference between healthy tissue and scar tissue.

The actual Tenex Procedure usually takes only about 15 minutes. Afterward, there can be minor swelling.

Recovery time is greatly reduced from several months (with traditional surgery) to one to two weeks with Tenex. In most cases, you can begin light weight-bearing exercise within two weeks.

The TenJet System: a new and better alternative to Tenex?

Through water jet technology, the Tenjet Hydrocision system very easily breaks down and removes scar formation via negative pressure. The Tenex system, on the other hand, uses a blade that is passed back and forth to break up the scar tissue. This makes the Tenex system far inferior because it also breaks down the good tissue as the probe is passed back and forth. Tenjet water jet system only breaks down the damaged and scarred tissue allowing for less trauma and improved healing capability of the region. 

University Foot and Ankle Institute stands at the forefront of this exciting new procedure. Our doctors maximize every traditional and advanced technological modality to safely heal your foot and ankle challenges.

Read more about the TenJet Water System here.

If you’re suffering from foot and ankle pain and need to have it evaluated or have tried conventional healing elsewhere and still have not received adequate relief, please contact us today to set up an appointment for a consultation.