• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.202-208
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• 2016

Background: Our study aimed to make a comparative analysis of clinical outcomes of arthroscopic decompression for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis by location of calcific deposits and by its size. Methods: We enrolled a total of 38 patients, comprising 39 affected shoulders, who underwent arthroscopic decompression for calcific tendinitis. As our clinical scores, we evaluated the UCLA, the ASES, and the VAS scores and analyzed them by calcific location, by calcific deposit size, by the presence or absence of calcific remnants, and by whether concomitant cuff repair was performed. Results: The clinical scores of those whose calcific deposit had an area greater than $77.0mm^2$ and of those whose calcific deposit had an area smaller than $77.0mm^2$ did not significantly differ (p=0.21 in ASES; p=0.19 in UCLA; p=0.17 in VAS). Nor did the clinical scores significantly differ with respect to the location of calcification (p=0.23). Further, the clinical scores did not significantly differ between those who had calcific remnants and those who did not and between those who received additional cuff repair and those who did not. Conclusions: We found that the clinical outcomes after arthroscopic decompression of calcific tendinitis were not significantly associated with the cuff tendon in which the calcium deposits are found; the location of the calcium deposits in the supraspinatus tendon (if found in this tendon); the size of calcific deposits; the presence of calcific remnants; and concomitant cuff repairs.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.194-197
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• 2020

Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint, also known as chemical furuncle of the shoulder, causes intense shoulder pain and usually occurs within 1-2 cm from the insertion of the rotator cuff. We experienced a rare case of calcific tendinitis in the posterosuperior labrum of the shoulder joint in a 39-year-old male patient who presented with severe pain and weakness in the right shoulder. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings showed calcific tendinitis in the posterosuperior labrum of the shoulder joint. A 1-week attempt at conservative treatment failed, so the calcified deposit in the posterosuperior labrum was arthroscopically removed. The patient's symptoms were completely relieved, and satisfactory clinical outcomes were achieved. Postoperative follow-up X-ray and MRI showed no recurrence of calcific tendinitis.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.6-11
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• 1998

Shoulder is a common site for calcific deposit and is frequently asymptomatic. There is a general agreement that calcific tendinitis should be initially treated nonoperatively and excision reserved for cases unresponsive to the conservative measures. There are several reports that arthroscopic excision of symptomatic calcific deposit is proved to be efficient in the calcific tendinitis refractory to nonoperative management. The results of arthroscopic treatment of chronic resistant calcific tendinitis of the shoulder in eleven patients were evaluated. Each patient had shoulder pain for more than one year prior to the arthroscopic surgery. The average age of the patients was 48 years(range 35-70). Arthroscopic calcium removal and subacromial bursectomy was performed in all patients. Arthroscopic acromioplasty was additionally done in four patients. The results turned out to be good in nine patients with full range of motion and complete pain relief. One patient with full motion and occcasional episodes of pain was satisfactory. One patient with persistent pain was unsatisfactory which converted to satisfactory six months later after subacromial injection. So we conclude that the arthroscopic treatment is a reasonable alternative in treatment of the chronic calcific tendinitis resistant to conservative treatment.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.68-74
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• 2000

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the final outcome after arthroscopic calcific removal in the calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint and to analyze the influencing factors to affect the surgical treatment on the final results. From September, 1993 to March, 2000, arthroscopic removal of the calcific deposit in the shoulder joint was performed in 34 consecutive patients who had had typical symptoms and failed with the conservative treatment and 21 cases of 20 patients could be followed up at least 2 years. Fourteen cases(67%) were located in the supraspinatus, 5 cases(24%) in the infraspinatus and 2 cases(9%) in the subscapularis. Preoperative severity of symptoms was correlated with higher postoperative score. Pain was relieved from 7.6 to 0.9(Visual Analogue Scale:VAS) and UCLA score improved from 13.9 preoperatively to 32.0 postoperatively, but there was no statiscally significant difference in according to the deposit size(P=0.386). Pain and UCLA score improved from 7.9 to 0.4 and from 12.7 to 33.0 respectively when a calcific deposit was located in the supraspinatus, from 7.6 to 1.0 and from 14.8 to 33.4 in the infraspinatus but pain relieved from 6.5 to 4.0 and UCLA score improved from 20.0 to 22.5 in the subscapularis and these outcomes were shown a statiscal significance(P=0.001). Completeness of removal did not affect the final results(P>0,05). Excellent was 23.8% in 5 cases, good 66.7% in 14 cases, fair 4.8% in 1 and poor 4.8% in 1, and patients were satisfied with their final results in 81 %.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.140-144
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• 2022

Background: Ultrasound (US)-guided techniques reported for the treatment of calcific tendinitis have mostly demonstrated good results. This study investigates the effect of US-guided barbotage using a spinal needle in patients with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Methods: Thirty-six patients with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder treated by US-guided barbotage with a spinal needle and subacromial steroid injection were included in the study. We evaluated clinical outcomes based on American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant score, and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain score. Radiological outcomes were assessed by X-ray imaging at each visit. Results: Our results showed that US-guided barbotage and subacromial steroid injection produced good clinical and radiological outcomes in patients with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Of the 36 patients, only one required surgical treatment, while the others showed improvement without any complications. Compared to values before the procedure, calcific deposit size and VAS, ASES, and Constant scores showed significant improvement 6 weeks after the procedure. No significant correlation was found between the initial calcific deposit size and clinical outcomes at each time point. Conclusions: In patients with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, US-guided barbotage using a spinal needle and subacromial steroid injection can yield satisfactory clinical and radiological results.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.242-247
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• 2011

Purpose: We present an atypical case of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder with intraosseous loculation. Materials and Methods: A 59 year-old female complained of acute exacerbation of chronic left shoulder pain and restricted range of motion. Simple radiographs showed a subacromial calcific deposit and magnetic resonance imaging revealed cortical erosion with intraosseous extension of calcific material mimicking infection or tumor. She was managed with arthroscopic excision of the calcific deposit, curettage of the intraosseous lesion and subsequent rotator cuff repair with a suture anchor. Results: Her acute pain promptly subsided. Her rehabilitation was uneventful and she gained full range of motion. Radiographs five months after the operation showed no recurrence of calcific material. Conclusion: Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder can present with a variety of images involving the adjacent bone. The correct recognition of this disorder may avoid unnecessary investigation and treatment.

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.98-101
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• 2008

Purpose: To evaluate the results of arthroscopic removal of calcific deposit depending on the phase-dependent progress of recalcitrant calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Materials and Methods: From January, 2003 to September, 2007, arthroscopic treatment of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder joint, especially supraspinatus was performed in 27 consecutive patients who had had typical symptoms and failed with the conservative treatment and all patients could be followed up at least 6 months. We evaluated the visual analogue scale at preoperative, postoperative 2 weeks and 6 months. The results were compared according to the arthroscopic findings. Results: 11 cases were chalky calcium deposit of arthroscopic finding and 16 cases were toothpaste-like appearance. The VAS was 8.0 of the group with chalky deposit and 8.3 with toothpaste-like deposit preoperatively, which was not significantly different. However, at postoperative 2 weeks, it was 6.7 with chalky deposit and 2.7 with toothpaste-like, which is significantly different. At postoperative 6 months, the symptoms of all patients were resolved. Conclusion: Resorptive phase is well respond to surgical excision at early postoperative evaluation. The phase of calcific tendinitis is one of important factors for rapid resolution of the shoulder pain and functional improvement after arthroscopic treatment.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.167-174
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• 2007

Purpose: We evaluated calcium resolution and clinical improvement of calcific tendinitis after conservative and arthroscopic treatment. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 126 patients of calcific tendinitis treated from January, 2002 to April, 2005. Average age was 53 and female dominant in 77% of the cases. Calcium deposits were involved in supraspinatus tendon in 84% of the cases. We compared clinical changes for 64 cases treated with injection, and 12 cases treated by arthroscopic decompression with 6 month follow-up. Results: 77%(49/64) of the cases with steroid injection showed symptom improvement. Even though complete resolution of calcific deposit occurred in 36%(23/64), incomplete resolution in 17%(11/64) and no change in 47%(30/64), Pain was relieved in 87%(20/23), 82%(9/11) and 67%(20/30), respectively. With arthroscopic treatment, calcium deposit completely resolved in 83%(10/12), and all cases showed pain free motion after 6 months. Conclusion: Conservative treatment with steroid injection was effective for acute pain in resorptive phase. In cases of arthroscopic treatment, there was no need for complete removal of calcium deposit during the procedure, but clinical symptoms improved with resolution of the deposit.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.190-191
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• 2016

• The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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• 2008.03a
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• pp.163-163
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• 2008

Calcific tendinitis is a common condition with characteristic clinical and radiological findings. Although we do not know which condition initiated the pathologic cascade, we present a rare case of calcific tendinitis of the long head of the biceps brachii at its origin, associated with a SLAP lesion. The calcium deposit was removed and the SLAP lesion was repaired with a suture anchor arthroscopically.