Tenex Procedure

Interventional radiologists at Bryan Medical Center were the first to bring this innovative treatment to Nebraska, and have the distinction of being the only Nebraska Tenex Center of Excellence for the TX Technique, providing training to other physicians from all over the country.

The Tenex Health TX Technique was developed at the Mayo Clinic. This highly effective treatment removes the source of pain, which is scarred and damaged tissue, without disturbing the surrounding healthy tissue. This allows you to regain your active lifestyle.

Tenex Health TX Technique Treats

• Plantar fasciitis/heel pain
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer's elbow
• Jumper's knee
• Achilles tendonitis
• Swimmer's shoulder/shoulder pain

Benefits of Tenex Health TX Technique

• Minimally invasive outpatient procedure
• Ultrasound guided procedure performed by an interventional radiologist
• Treatment takes 20 minutes or less
• Performed with local anesthetic
• Quick recovery time
• Covered by insurance; no referral needed

What to Expect

The Tenex TX Technique is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed through a small incision, using a local anesthetic to numb the area. You will be fully awake and alert the entire time.

Interventional radiologists at Bryan use ultrasound guidance to target the exact location of the painful soft tissue. Once located, a small instrument – the size of a toothpick – is inserted in to the scar tissue. The instrument delivers ultrasonic energy specifically designed to break up and remove the damaged tissue safely and quickly, without disturbing the surrounding healthy tendon tissue.

After the scar tissue is removed, the tiny opening is closed using only a Band-Aid® adhesive bandage — no sutures or stitches are needed.