Return-to-Sport Guide · Atlanta, GA

Getting back to full activity

For active patients — runners, weekend athletes, people who work on their feet — the real question isn't just 'how do I treat this,' it's 'how fast can I get back to normal.' Here's a realistic look at recovery timing.

The Procedure

Why recovery timelines are shorter with TenJet®

The return-to-activity estimates above assume a minimally invasive approach rather than open surgery. That distinction matters: HydroCision, Inc.'s TenJet system is built specifically to avoid the extended downtime that comes with a surgical incision and general anesthesia.

No surgical incision — a small needle access point instead
Local anesthesia means no hospital stay
Healthy tendon tissue is preserved, supporting faster functional recovery
The procedure itself takes roughly 15 minutes
Covered by Medicare and most private insurance
See recovery information at hydrocision.com →

Recovery Timeline

What recovery typically looks like

Every recovery is individual, but this general pattern holds for most patients following a minimally invasive tendon procedure.

Week 1-2

Rest and activity modification. Most swelling and acute discomfort begins to settle.

Week 3-4

Gradual reintroduction of low-impact activity, guided by your physician or physical therapist.

Week 5-8

Progressive loading and strength work targeting the tendon.

Week 9-12

Return to full sport-specific activity for most patients, pending physician clearance.

See The Procedure

TenJet® in Action

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 Patella Tendinosis Minimally Invasive Tenotomy

Healthy tendon fiber structure diagram
Healthy Tendon
Tendinitis inflamed tendon diagram
Tendinitis
Tendinosis degenerated tendon fiber diagram
Tendinosis (Chronic Degeneration)

Diagrams and video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc.

Speak Directly With Each Physician's Office
Call the office below that matches the specialist you'd like to see.
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Dr. Clay Charles Guynn, DO
Sports Medicine & PM&R
Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute
(770) 795-5620
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Dr. Matthew Simmons, MD
Non-Operative Orthopedics
Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute
(770) 758-5059
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Dr. Kamal Kabakibou, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine
Center for Pain Management, Atlanta
(404) 882-9778
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Dr. Efosa Ogiamien, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine
OlympusMD Pain & Wellness
(770) 629-9023
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Dr. Omar Hajmurad, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine
OlympusMD Pain & Wellness
(770) 629-9023
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Dr. Usker Naqvi, MD, MS
PM&R & Spine
Resurgens Orthopaedics, Covington & Decatur
(404) 856-3706