NMC Health Orthopedics & Sports Specialists is now offering a new way to fix old injuries. It is called TendoNova®. This treatment helps people with long-term pain in their elbows, knees, hips, and ankles. It is for individuals who are not getting better with rest, icing, or physical therapy, but do not want major surgery.
Many people suffer from chronic tendon pain or heel pain. This happens when your tendon gets inflamed from overuse and then can develop chronic scar tissue. Stretching or changing your activity can often help, but for some people, the pain can last for months or years. The new TendoNova procedure at NMC Health uses a small tool to help the body start healing again. The procedure doesn’t take very long and people are awake during their procedure.
“We want to help our neighbors get back to the lives they love,” says Dr. Jennifer Scott Koontz, a sports medicine specialist at NMC Health. “This new treatment option fills a gap. This micro-invasive procedure triggers a patient’s natural healing reflex while being easier on the body than a big operation. There are no stitches and most people can go home right away.”
The treatment uses a tool that looks like a needle, but does much more than getting a shot. Under a local anesthesia (like at the dentist), the TendoNova tool uses its tiny, vibrating tip to gently clear out damaged tissue. This “wakes up” the body so it can fix itself. Most patients feel better and can return to light activity in just a few days.
Dr. Koontz is now seeing new patients for this treatment. To learn more or to book a consultation, individuals may call 316-283-9977 or visit mynmchealth.org.
