Yes. Dr. Badia offers telemedicine appointments for thumb pain, allowing you to receive expert diagnosis and treatment recommendations from anywhere in the world—no travel required.
The Tenex FAST (Focused Aspiration of Soft Tissue) procedure is a minimally invasive technique designed to treat chronic tendinosis and fasciosis. It uses high-frequency ultrasonic energy to remove damaged tissue from tendons without harming the surrounding healthy structures. Under ultrasound
Yes, Tenex has proven to be highly effective for treating tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. This condition involves microscopic tears in the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon, which leads to pain on the outside of the elbow.
One of the main advantages of Tenex over traditional open surgery is that it is far less invasive. With Tenex, there is no need for general anesthesia, large incisions, or stitches. The microtip used during the procedure is approximately the
Absolutely. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, affects the tendons on the inner side of the elbow and is often caused by repetitive wrist flexion or gripping. Like tennis elbow, it involves tendinosis—or degeneration—rather than inflammation. Traditional treatments like rest, physical
The ideal candidate for Tenex is someone suffering from chronic tendinosis that has not improved with conservative treatments. This includes individuals with: Patients often report symptoms lasting more than 3 to 6 months, with localized pain and limited mobility. Tenex
During the Tenex procedure, you’ll be awake but comfortable. Dr. Badia administers local anesthesia to numb the treatment area, and a tiny incision (about 3 mm) is made to allow the Tenex microtip to access the affected tissue. Using ultrasound
The Tenex FAST procedure is designed to be comfortable and minimally painful. Since it’s done under local anesthesia, you won’t feel pain during the procedure itself. The insertion of the microtip and the removal of diseased tissue are performed with
One of the key benefits of the Tenex procedure is its quick recovery time. Most patients return to light activities within a few days. Dr. Badia generally advises avoiding strenuous exercise or repetitive movements involving the treated tendon for about
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections and corticosteroid shots are commonly used to manage pain and inflammation in tennis or golfer’s elbow. While these treatments may offer temporary relief, they do not physically remove the diseased tissue that causes chronic pain. Tenex,
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