Tenotomy

Tenotomy is a minimally invasive treatment that helps damaged tendons heal and restores function naturally. At Samaritan Sports Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina, Benjamin Petty, MD, offers tenotomy procedures to relieve chronic tendon pain, improve mobility, and support long-term tendon health. This treatment may also help you avoid more invasive surgery. Call the office to schedule a consultation or click the online scheduling feature today.

What is tenotomy?

Tenotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that treats chronic tendon pain and damage. To perform the procedure, your provider makes small cuts or uses specialized tools to remove damaged tissue from a tendon, which helps stimulate healing and restore normal function. 

Dr. Petty may recommend the procedure if you have a tendon injury or chronic pain that hasn’t responded to conservative treatments like rest, physical therapy, or medications.

What issues can tenotomy address?

Tenotomy is effective for a range of tendon-related conditions, especially chronic or repetitive stress injuries. Some common issues treated with tenotomy include:

• Tendonitis or tendinosis in the elbow, shoulder, knee, or ankle
• Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Achilles tendon problems
• Chronic tendon pain that hasn’t improved with conservative care

By targeting the injured tendon tissue, tenotomy can relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you return to daily activities or athletic pursuits.

How does tenotomy work?

Tenotomy works by removing or breaking up damaged tissue within the tendon. The controlled disruption triggers your body’s natural healing response, encouraging new tissue growth and strengthening the tendon. 

The procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed under local anesthesia, allowing for quicker recovery compared to traditional surgery. You should notice reduced pain and improved function within weeks, though Dr. Petty may recommend multiple treatments or follow-up therapy depending on the severity of the tendon damage.

What advanced tenotomy technologies does Samaritan Sports Medicine offer?

Samaritan Sports Medicine offers TENEX™ and TendoNova®. These advanced technology systems use ultrasonic energy to precisely remove damaged tendon tissue while preserving healthy tissue, minimizing trauma to the surrounding area. 

Both technologies are designed for outpatient treatment, with small incisions, minimal scarring, and shorter recovery times compared to open surgery. Tenex and TendoNova offer a safe and effective option for addressing chronic tendon injuries that haven’t responded to nonsurgical approaches.

If you’re struggling with persistent tendon pain, tenotomy with advanced technologies like TENEX or TendoNova may provide a minimally invasive solution to restore function and reduce discomfort. Book an appointment at Samaritan Sports Medicine by calling or scheduling online booking today to learn more about tenotomy.