Columbus Joint Care is a starting point for tendon and joint conditions in the Columbus, GA area. Dr. Siraj Abdullah treats a wide range of these conditions from a single practice — pick where it hurts below to go straight to the specific information and next steps for your condition.
Firsthand Account
Whichever condition brought you here, this patient's account describes the procedure our network's specialists use.
TenJet 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.
Each card below goes to a dedicated resource with more detail on that condition and how to reach Dr. Abdullah's office about it.
Lateral and medial epicondylitis — degeneration of the forearm tendons at the elbow.
Learn more → HipChronic lateral hip pain from gluteal tendon degeneration, often mistaken for arthritis.
Learn more → KneePain below the kneecap from repetitive loading, common in jumping and running sports.
Learn more → ShoulderDegenerative — not torn — rotator cuff tissue causing chronic shoulder pain.
Learn more → FootHeel and arch pain from degeneration of the plantar fascia.
Learn more → AnklePain and stiffness at the back of the ankle, common in runners.
Learn more → HamstringDeep buttock or upper-thigh pain, often worse sitting, common in runners and cyclists.
Learn more → ShoulderCalcium deposits within the tendon causing sudden, often severe shoulder pain.
Learn more →If you're still narrowing down what's going on, these guides explain the conditions and treatment options in more depth.
Tendon degeneration doesn't respect a single body part — the same underlying tissue breakdown shows up in the elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and heel. Dr. Abdullah treats this full range from Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, giving Columbus-area patients a single, local point of contact rather than needing to find a different specialist for each joint.
Several conditions above may be treated using TenJet®, a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided device from HydroCision that removes degenerated tendon tissue through a small incision, under local anesthesia, in an office setting — without open surgery. Not every case is a fit for this approach; Dr. Abdullah will advise what's appropriate after an evaluation.
Common Questions
Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, Achilles and plantar fascia — the tendon regions where chronic degeneration most commonly develops.
Yes. Evaluation, imaging and treatment are all provided locally in Columbus, Georgia rather than requiring referral to metro Atlanta.
Generally beyond about three months, without adequate response to conservative treatment. Shorter-duration problems are often managed differently at first.
A history, a physical examination and usually diagnostic ultrasound, after which the physician discusses whether a percutaneous procedure is appropriate for your situation.
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.