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http://dx.doi.org/10.5397/cise.2020.00318

Diagnosis and treatment of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder  

Kim, Min-Su (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)
Kim, In-Woo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)
Lee, Sanghyeon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)
Shin, Sang-Jin (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine)
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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow / v.23, no.4, 2020 , pp. 203-209 More about this Journal
Abstract
Calcific tendinitis is the leading cause of shoulder pain. Among patients with calcific tendinitis, 2.7%-20% are asymptomatic, and 35%-45% of patients whose calcific deposits are inadvertently discovered develop shoulder pain. If symptoms are present, complications such as decreased range of motion of the shoulder joint should be minimized while managing pain. Patients with acute calcific tendinitis respond well to conservative treatment and rarely require surgery. In contrast, patients with chronic calcific tendinitis often do not respond to conservative treatment and do require surgery. Clinical improvement takes time, even after surgical treatment. This review article summarizes the processes related to the diagnosis and treatment of calcific tendinitis with the aim of helping clinicians choose appropriate treatment options for their patients.
Keywords
Calcification; Tendinitis, Shoulder joint; Conservative treatment; Surgical treatment;
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