Calcific tendonitis is the most painful shoulder condition. It can be as painful as migraine headaches.
Calcific deposits get deposited within small tears of the rotator cuff tendons. The deposits can become very large over time. Patients do not have pain when the calcification is stable. However, with sudden jerky movements if the calcification is irritated, then patients have sudden extreme shoulder pain.
Calcific tendonitis can be easily treated with a USG guided injection.
Dr. Chintan Desai performs a USG (ultrasonography) and punctures the calcification and breaks it with a needle and injects medication in the shoulder. Dr. Chintan Desai is the best shoulder doctor surgeon in mumbai doing this treatment.
Once this is done, patients experience immediate relief. The calcification (depending upon the severity) takes about 3 months to completely dissolve.
In very few cases the calcification becomes hard and does not dissolve with this treatment. In that case a shoulder arthroscopy and excision of the calcification is recommended. Dr. Chintan Desai is the best shoulder arthroscopy doctor surgeon.
Are you experiencing persistent shoulder pain that doesn't go away with rest or basic treatment? You may be dealing with calcific tendonitis, a painful condition caused by calcium deposits in the tendons of the shoulder. At Desai Shoulder Clinic, Mumbai, we specialize in treating shoulder conditions like calcific tendonitis using the most effective non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches.
Dr. Chintan Desai, a leading shoulder specialist in Mumbai, provides personalised care plans tailored to the severity of your symptoms and imaging findings, ensuring long-term relief and recovery.
Calcific tendonitis (or calcific tendinopathy) is a condition where calcium deposits build up in the tendons of the rotator cuff, particularly the supraspinatus tendon. These deposits cause inflammation, pain, and can severely restrict shoulder movement. The pain often starts without a specific injury and may worsen at night or during overhead activities.
This condition is most commonly seen in people aged 30 to 60 and is more prevalent in women than men. Although the exact cause of calcium buildup is unknown, it is believed to be related to reduced blood flow, tendon wear and tear, or cellular changes in the tendon.
While the precise cause is unclear, several risk factors can increase your chances of developing calcific tendonitis:
The symptoms of calcific tendonitis can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain:
Calcific tendonitis typically progresses through the following stages:
Calcium deposits begin forming within the tendon, often without symptoms.
Deposits remain in place, and some patients experience mild or no pain.
The body attempts to reabsorb the deposit, triggering intense inflammation and pain — the most symptomatic phase.
Deposits dissolve, and the tendon begins to heal. Pain usually subsides.
Treatment depends on the stage and intensity of symptoms.
Seek medical attention if you experience:
Calcific tendonitis can be easily treated with a USG guided injection. Dr. Chintan Desai performs a USG (ultrasonography) and punctures the calcification and breaks it with a needle and injects medication in the shoulder. Dr. Chintan Desai is the best shoulder doctor surgeon in mumbai doing this treatment.
Once this is done, patients experience immediate relief. The calcification (depending upon the severity) takes about 3 months to completely dissolve.
In very few cases the calcification becomes hard and does not dissolve with this treatment. In that case a shoulder arthroscopy and excision of the calcification is recommended. Dr. Chintan Desai is the best shoulder arthroscopy doctor surgeon.
A keyhole (minimally invasive) procedure performed using a camera and small instruments to remove calcium deposits and clean the inflamed bursa.
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