Most patients respond to conservative measures if the condition is recognised early. Surgery usually involves removal of adhesions and degenerated areas and decompression of the tendon by tenotomy or ...

With traditional surgery, it takes patients at least six ... Taylor uses percutaneous ultrasound tenotomy, or P.U.T., to ...

Limited evidence indicates ESWT is more effective than alternative conservative managements including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy and an exercise programme and equal to ...

When physical therapy and medications don’t help, surgery is usually the only option ... Ken Taylor uses percutaneous ultrasound tenotomy, or PUT, to break down the diseased tendon.