Calcific tendinitis

Calcific tendinopathy is a common painful condition characterized by formation of deposits of calcium in one or several rotator cuff tendons

One of the most frequent cause of non-traumatic shoulder pain Also known by other names as calcific periarthritis Reported prevalence between 2.7 % - 10.3 % More common in women Age group 30- 50 yrs ( rare in those > 70 ) It can be B/L in about 10 % - 20 % cases○ some papers report that it is more common in the right shoulder○ slight preponderance in the dominant shoulder Affected tendons○ supraspinatus and infraspinatus- most commonly affected○ rarely affects the teres minor and subscapularis Incidence is not higher in either individuals who do heavy duty work involving the upper limbs or in overhead athletes Association with metabolic disorder ( eg, diabetes ) and autoimmune conditions as rheumatoid arthritis has been noted but not fully elucidated Rotator cuff tear can also be present in about 25 % of those with CT Genetic predisposition.

calcific tendinitis can also affect other joints ( for e,g wrist ) / areas in the MSK system rotattor cuff - particularly the supraspinatus tendon is most commonly affected aetiology is unclear - several...