Category : Orthopedic And Sports Medicine
Percutaneous Needle Tenotomies or, PNT, is helpful for treatment of degenerative tendon conditions called tendinopathy or tendinosis. Many pain conditions related to tendon are misclassified as tendinitis, which refers to inflammation involving the tendon. We have learned that what actually transpires in injuries such as “tennis elbow” is that the collagen fibers become disorganized rather than aligned in tight parallel orientation. This affects the tendon function in that it is less elastic and loses some of its tensile strength. Over time this can lead to pain and dysfunction, sometimes causing the tendon fibers to tear off of their insertion onto the bone.
How Do Percutaneous Needle Tenotomies Work?
PNT is a process where a needle creates small fenestrations in the tendon and bone attachment in order to stimulate increased blood flow, which is vital to send the healing cells to the site to aid in the repair and regeneration of the injured tendon.
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy is a safe and effective treatment for chronic, recalcitrant tendinopathy, and has been associated with improvements in tendon morphology as seen on post-treatment ultrasound examinations.
Read more about it here:
Finnoff JT, Fowler SP, Lai JK, et al. Treatment of Chronic Tendinopathy with Ultrasound-Guided Needle Tenotomy and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection [Internet]. PM&R. 2011;3(10):900–11. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2011.05.015
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If you believe you are suffering from tendinopathy, we can help. Our experts work to determine the root cause of your condition and create a tailored treatment plan specific to your needs. For more information about PNT, contact our experts today. We are standing by and ready to help with all of your medical needs!
