Calcific tendonitis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Here's how to recognize the symptoms, when to see your doctor, and more.

Calcific tendonitis can disappear on its own without any treatment. Ignoring the condition is not recommended, however, as it can lead to complications, such as rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder.

Although calcific tendinitis most frequently affects the shoulder, it may affect other joints as well, with the triceps tendon of the elbow being the second most commonly affected site.

Calcific tendonitis occurs when calcium deposits accumulate in the tendons or muscles. Symptoms include inflammation and pain. As a result, a person may find it difficult to sleep, especially when ...

Are the Symptoms of Calcific Tendinitis Due to Neoinnervation and/or Neovascularization? The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 2016; 98 (3): 186 DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.O.00417 ...

July 7, 2009 — Rotator cuff calcific tendonitis may respond to ultrasound-guided percutaneous treatment, according to the results of a nonrandomized controlled trial reported in the July issue ...

A new ultrasound-guided non-surgical therapy significantly reduces pain from calcific rotator cuff tendonitis and restores mobility, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...

On the basis of their review of 6 studies on pain relief of ESWT compared with placebo, 4 studies relieved pain in calcific tendonitis compared with placebo (2 high-energy ESWT and 2 low-energy ESWT).