Tenex Health TX™ for Percutaneous Tenotomy and Percutaneous Fasciotomy MKT106, Rev. A
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Tenex Health TX for Percutaneous Tenotomy and Percutaneous
Fasciotomy MKT106, Rev. A
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Chronic Conditions Treated With Tenex Health TX Chronic
Shoulder Pain Tennis / Golfers Elbow Jumpers / Runners Knee
Achilles Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and
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Chronic Conditions Treated With Tenex Health TX Achilles
Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the
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Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Chronic Shoulder Pain Damaged tendons Chronic shoulder pain is
indicated by persistent soreness or pain in the shoulder. Symptoms
can include: Shoulder pain that gradually worsens Pain radiating
from the shoulder when rotating, pushing, pulling or grasping
Impaired range of motion in shoulder joint Chronic shoulder pain is
not limited to athletes. It can be caused by any activity that
involves repetitive movement of the shoulder joint. Healthy tendons
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reserved.
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Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow is soreness or pain on the outside of
the arm near the elbow. Symptoms can include: Targeted pain in the
elbow Elbow pain that gradually worsens Pain radiating from the
outside of the elbow to the forearm and back of the hand when
grasping or twisting Weak grasp Swelling is uncommon Tennis Elbow
is not limited to athletes. It can be caused by any activity that
involves repetitive twisting of the wrist. Tenex Health TX,
MicroTip and the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health
Inc. 2012 Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Runners / Jumpers Knee Patellar Tendonitis, commonly referred
to as Jumpers Knee or Runners Knee is pain that occurs on the front
and center of the knee. Symptoms can include: A dull, aching pain
most often felt Behind the kneecap Below the kneecap On the sides
of the kneecap There is a grating or grinding sensation when the
knee is flexed and the ankle is brought closer to the back of the
thigh. This sensation is noticeable when performing deep knee
bends, going down stairs, running downhill, or standing up after
sitting for awhile. Healthy Patellar Tendon Patellar
Tendonitis
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Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendonitis occurs when the tendon
that connects the back of the leg to the heel becomes swollen and
painful near the bottom of the foot. Symptoms can include: Pain in
the heel and along the tendon when running or walking (often
painful and stiff in the morning) The tendon may be painful to
touch or move Area may be swollen and warm May have trouble
standing on tiptoes Rarely caused by an injury, back of the heel
pain is most often due to overuse and can occur in walkers, runners
or other individuals. Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the Tenex
Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012 Tenex Health
Inc. All rights reserved.
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Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis usually develops slowly
over time, but can occur suddenly after intense activity. Most
often, it affects individuals with foot arch problems, long
distance runners, individuals who have sudden weight gain or who
are obese, those who have tight Achilles tendons, or people who
wear shoes with poor arch support and/or high heels. Tenex Health
TX, MicroTip and the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex
Health Inc. 2012 Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved. Plantar
Fasciitis is damage to the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.
This tissue, called plantar fascia, connects the heel bone to the
toes, creating the arch of the foot. Symptoms can include: Dull or
sharp pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel (usually worse
in the morning or after sitting for a period then taking first
steps) The bottom of the foot may ache or burn Area may be swollen
and warm May have trouble standing up on tiptoes
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Tenex Health TX for Percutaneous Tenotomy and Percutaneous
Fasciotomy More than 7,000 cases successfully performed to date
Based on technology developed in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic
Minimally invasive modality that allows physicians to remove the
source of tendon pain quickly and safely Combines ultrasound
guidance used to identify damaged tissue with the advanced TX
MicroTip which precisely breaks down and removes only the damaged
tissue that causes pain Can be performed in a procedure room in 20
minutes or less Recovery time for the procedure is relatively quick
with patients usually experiencing near immediate results and pain
relief Anticipated full recovery time is approximately 2- 6 weeks
for a return to normal activity levels Tenex Health TX, MicroTip
and the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012
Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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TX MicroTip Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the Tenex Health logo
are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012 Tenex Health Inc. All
rights reserved. Back-and-forth tip movement Optimized ultrasonic
energy Continuous irrigation
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Placement Example: Elbow Utilizing ultrasound guidance, the
damaged site is visualized Once located, ultrasonic energy is
activated to cut and debride the damaged tissue Micro-incision is
closed with a small, adhesive bandage Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and
the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012
Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Placement Example: Plantar Fasciitis Tenex Health TX, MicroTip
and the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012
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Placement Example: Achilles Utilizing ultrasound guidance, the
damaged site is visualized Once located, ultrasonic energy is
activated to cut and debride the damaged tissue Micro-incision is
closed with a small, adhesive bandage Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and
the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012
Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Tenex Health TX Animation Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the
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Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Typical Recovery Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the Tenex Health
logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012 Tenex Health Inc. All
rights reserved. Tennis Elbow recovery: Resume non-repetitive use
of arm/hand in 2 days Resume normal use of arm/hand in 6 weeks
Jumpers Knee recovery: Use crutches for 5-7 days or knee brace for
2 weeks Resume normal use of knee in 6 weeks Achilles Tendon
recovery: Wear walking boot for 2 weeks Resume normal use of foot
in 6 weeks Plantar Fasciitis recovery: Wear walking boot for 4 days
Resume normal use of foot in 6 weeks NOTE: Evaluation and
recommendation for heavy use or more strenuous activities may vary
by medical provider
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Who is a good candidate for Tenex Health TX? Those who require
or demand to return to normal activity Silent Sufferers -
individuals with chronic tendon pain Those who have tried all, or a
combination of: rest, cortisone injections, medication and PT Tenex
Health TX, MicroTip and the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of
Tenex Health Inc. 2012 Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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What do patients love about Tenex Health TX? Quick procedure
which promotes tendon healing Minimally invasive Actual removal of
damaged tissue takes just minutes No general anesthesia Typically
done in a surgery center or physicians office using only a local
anesthetic No sutures or stitches Closed with only a small,
adhesive bandage Quick recovery Back to normal activities in a few
days; full recovery in 6 weeks Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and the
Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012 Tenex
Health Inc. All rights reserved.
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Key Benefits of Tenex Health TX Minimally invasive, compelling
safety profile Designed to remove only damaged soft tissue, does
not disturb surrounding healthy tendon tissue No sutures, no
stitchesrequires only a small adhesive bandage Local anesthetic
used instead of general anesthesia Can be performed in office,
procedure room, or ASC Treatment time of 20 minutes or less Quick
pain relief and tendon healing, patients return to normal
activities rapidly (2-6 weeks) Most insurances cover Percutaneous
Tenotomy and Percutaneous Fasciotomy Tenex Health TX, MicroTip and
the Tenex Health logo are trademarks of Tenex Health Inc. 2012
Tenex Health Inc. All rights reserved.