For Active Adults · Columbus, GA
Achilles tendinopathy isn't just a runner's injury. Weekend hikers, pickleball and tennis players, and anyone who suddenly increases activity level are all common patients we see in the Columbus area.
Patient Story
This short interview follows a patient treated for long-standing Achilles tendon pain with the same percutaneous procedure offered here.
TenJet - Achilles Tendon Pain Case Experience and Patient Testimonial
Video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc., the maker of TenJet®. Individual results vary; this patient's experience is not a guarantee of outcome. Talk with a specialist about whether the procedure is appropriate for you.
The Procedure
Whatever activity triggered your Achilles pain, the treatment approach doesn't have to be complicated. Dr. Abdullah offers TenJet, a HydroCision, Inc. device, as an in-office option for treating the degenerated portion of the tendon.
Our Network
Not Just Athletes
The common thread isn't the sport — it's a sudden increase in load on a tendon that wasn't conditioned for it.
Get Started
Call the practice most convenient to you below to ask whether TenJet or another treatment approach is right for your case.
See The Procedure
Official demonstration video from HydroCision, the maker of TenJet, plus a look at how tendinitis differs from the deeper tissue degeneration TenJet is designed to treat.
TenJet for Achilles Tendinopathy — Procedure Technique
Diagrams and video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc.
Common Questions
Dr. Siraj Abdullah, based in Columbus, Georgia, who evaluates and treats chronic tendon conditions locally.
Ultrasound primarily, sometimes alongside radiographs where calcification is suspected. Published Achilles cases used lateral radiographs and ultrasound together to map the calcific densities.
Yes, typically a single session. In published cases the device was active for only a few minutes, with the overall appointment lasting well under an hour.
Follow the wound care instructions and report any drainage, spreading redness or fever promptly. Infection is uncommon but is treatable when identified early.
This information is general and is not medical advice. Whether any procedure is appropriate for you can only be determined by a physician who has examined you and reviewed your imaging.