Second Opinion ยท Columbus, GA

Already tried rest, ice, and physical therapy?

Many patients spend months on conservative care before seeking a second opinion. If rest, stretching, and physical therapy haven't resolved your Achilles pain, it may be time to look at other options.

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Dr. Siraj Abdullah, DO
Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services
(334) 366-8167

Real Results

What Achilles Recovery Sounded Like

Rather than take our word for it, listen to someone who lived with Achilles tendon pain and went through the TenJet procedure.

TenJet - Achilles Tendon Pain Case Experience and Patient Testimonial

Video courtesy of HydroCision, Inc., the maker of TenJet®. Individual results vary; this patient's experience is not a guarantee of outcome. Talk with a specialist about whether the procedure is appropriate for you.

Our Network

Specialists treating achilles tendinopathy

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Dr. Siraj Abdullah, DO
Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services
(334) 366-8167

The Procedure

The option between physical therapy and surgery

This is exactly the gap TenJet was built to fill. Made by HydroCision, Inc., it lets Dr. Abdullah treat the degenerated portion of the Achilles tendon directly, in the office, as a step before an open surgical repair is ever discussed.

Ultrasound guidance directs the entire procedure
Only the damaged tissue is targeted by the saline stream
Suction clears it in the same session
Local anesthesia, same-day recovery
Reimbursed by Medicare and most private insurers
Learn more at hydrocision.com →

Already Tried Treatment?

When it's time for a second opinion

Conservative care works for many patients, but not all. Here's when it's reasonable to ask about other options.

Symptoms haven't meaningfully improved after 3+ months of consistent conservative treatment
Pain is starting to limit daily activities, not just athletic performance
You've had multiple rounds of physical therapy without lasting relief
You're considering surgery and want to understand less invasive options first

Get Started

Reach a specialist directly

Call the practice most convenient to you below to ask whether TenJet or another treatment approach is right for your case.

Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services
(334) 366-8167

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 for Achilles Tendinopathy โ€” Procedure Technique

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.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Achilles problems be treated in Columbus?

Yes, locally in Columbus, Georgia, without needing referral to a metro Atlanta practice for either evaluation or the procedure itself.

What if I have calcium deposits in the tendon?

Calcific Achilles tendinosis is treatable. A published case describes multiple calcific densities through the mid and distal tendon addressed in a single session.

Why is following the boot instructions important?

Because early unprotected loading can cause problems. In one documented case the patient stopped wearing the boot at seven days and presented at two weeks with pain back at baseline.

How long until I am back at work?

In that case the patient had completed therapy and returned to work by the three-month follow-up, reporting no pain at rest and little pain while walking.

This information is general and is not medical advice. Whether any procedure is appropriate for you can only be determined by a physician who has examined you and reviewed your imaging.

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. Siraj Abdullah, DO
Sports Medicine & Family Practice
Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services
(334) 366-8167