Atlanta Joint Care connects you to the right specialist for tendon and joint conditions across our physician network — six physicians, two hospital systems, one coordinated referral path. Pick where it hurts below to go straight to the specialists and information for that condition.
Each card below goes to a dedicated resource with specialist information specific to that condition — more detail than we can cover on this overview page.
Lateral and medial epicondylitis — degeneration of the forearm tendons at the elbow.
View specialists → HipChronic lateral hip pain from gluteal tendon degeneration, often mistaken for arthritis.
View specialists → KneePain below the kneecap from repetitive loading, common in jumping and running sports.
View specialists → ShoulderDegenerative — not torn — rotator cuff tissue causing chronic shoulder pain.
View specialists → FootHeel and arch pain from degeneration of the plantar fascia.
View specialists → AnklePain and stiffness at the back of the ankle, common in runners.
View specialists → HamstringDeep buttock or upper-thigh pain, often worse sitting, common in runners and cyclists.
View specialists → ShoulderCalcium deposits within the tendon causing sudden, often severe shoulder pain.
View specialists →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 specialty lines — the same underlying tissue breakdown shows up in the elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and heel. Our network brings together sports medicine, non-operative orthopedics, interventional pain management, and PM&R specialists across two Atlanta hospital systems, so you're matched to the physician whose training fits your specific condition.
Several conditions in this network are 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; your specialist will advise what's appropriate after an evaluation.