Non-surgical hip pain relief with TenJet® percutaneous tenotomy
Persistent lateral hip and buttock pain often stems from degenerated gluteal tendons. Atlanta-area physicians now offer TenJet® — a minimally invasive procedure that addresses the root cause without surgery.
Find an Atlanta Specialist How TenJet® WorksGluteal tendinopathy refers to degeneration of the gluteus medius or minimus tendons where they attach to the greater trochanter of the hip. It is among the most common causes of lateral hip pain in active adults and is frequently misidentified as trochanteric bursitis.
Research shows that in most cases of "hip bursitis," the bursa itself is minimally involved — the tendon is the primary pain generator. Treatments targeting only the bursa often provide incomplete or short-lived relief.
Your specialist confirms the diagnosis with clinical exam and diagnostic ultrasound or MRI, ruling out labral tears, hip arthritis, or referred lumbar pain.
Most insurers require a trial of physical therapy and activity modification before interventional procedures. Your physician will document this appropriately.
If conservative care has not resolved the pain, TenJet® percutaneous tenotomy debrides the degenerated tissue under ultrasound guidance in a 15-minute office procedure.
Most patients resume light activity within days. Full return to sport or high-demand activity typically occurs within 6–12 weeks, supported by targeted rehabilitation.
TenJet® by HydroCision uses a high-pressure saline FluidJet™ system to precisely remove degenerated tendon tissue while preserving healthy fibers — all through a small incision, without open surgery.
Official product information: hydrocision.com/product/tenjet/
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 Gluteal Tendinopathy Minimally Invasive Tenotomy
Diagrams and video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc.