| CALCIFIC
TENDONITIS / SHOULDER CALCIFICATIONS
Description
Calcific Tendonitis, or Shoulder Calcifications, refers
to inflammation and the build up of calcium in the rotator
cuff (the rotator cuff is a cohesion of four muscles
and their respective tendons at the top of the upper-arm
bone, or humerus). Calcification in this joint restricts
normal movement leading to pain and inflammation. Common
symptoms include pain in the shoulder and down the side
of the arm, pain when lifting the arm overhead, pain
when sleeping on the injured side, restriction of movement,
or the onset of pain that is unrelated to shoulder position
or activity.
Conservative Treatment
Conservative treatment for calcific tendonitis includes
rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy
to improve shoulder strength and flexibility, and possible
use of steroid injections.
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Conventional Surgery
The conventional surgical approach typically involves making
an incision and using arthroscopy to remove the calcific deposit.
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT)is
a safe and effective, non-invasive (no incisions) alternative that
eliminates many of the risks associated with conventional surgery.
For Calcific Tendonitis of the shoulder, ESWT delivers high-energy
sound waves, or acoustical energy, to the affected area in an attempt
to disintegrate and eliminate the calcific deposit. Although used
effectively worldwide for many years, the FDA has not yet approved
high-energy ESWT for treatment of Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
in the United States.
Benefits of ESWT include non-invasive treatment, a high success
rate, single treatment protocol, and fast recovery with quick return
to work and normal activities. Studies have shown very high success
rates in eliminating or significantly reducing pain. Talk to your
doctor about your specific medical condition to see if ESWT is right
for you.
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