Return-to-Golf Guide ยท Columbus, GA

Getting back on the course

For golfers dealing with medial epicondylitis, the real goal is getting back to a full, pain-free swing. Here's a realistic recovery timeline following treatment.

In Their Words

One Patient, One Tendon Procedure

A TenJet patient describes chronic tendon pain and what changed after the degenerated tissue was treated.

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.

The Procedure

Why this timeline is realistic with TenJet®

The recovery pattern above assumes a minimally invasive approach. TenJet, manufactured by HydroCision, Inc., is designed to avoid the longer downtime of open surgery, which is part of why golfers can often follow a timeline like this one.

No surgical incision โ€” a small needle access point
Local anesthesia, no hospital stay
Healthy tendon fibers are preserved during treatment
The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes
Covered by Medicare and most private insurance
More detail at hydrocision.com →

Our Network

Specialists treating medial epicondylitis

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

Recovery Timeline

What recovery typically looks like

Individual recovery varies, but this is a general pattern many patients follow after treatment for golfer's elbow.

Week 1-2

Rest from swinging and grip-intensive activity while acute symptoms settle.

Week 3-4

Gentle range-of-motion and light grip-strengthening exercises begin.

Week 5-8

Progressive strengthening, often with a short game and putting return before full swings.

Week 9-12

Return to full swing practice and course play for most patients, pending physician clearance.

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 Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) Procedure

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

How do I know it is the tendon and not a nerve?

Inner elbow pain can come from the tendon, the ulnar nerve, or both. Examination and ultrasound distinguish them, and the distinction changes the treatment substantially.

Is the procedure done in a hospital?

No. It is performed in an office or clinic setting under local anesthesia, which is one of the practical differences from open surgical treatment of the same condition.

What is the follow-up schedule?

Commonly a check at around two weeks, then a therapy program, with further review at intervals over the following months as loading is gradually increased.

Will the pain be completely gone?

Published cases report substantial improvement, and some report complete resolution โ€” but outcomes vary between patients and no procedure guarantees a pain-free result.

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