Treatment of Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff: An Updated Review.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Rotator cuff calcific tendonitis (RCCT) is a disorder that can greatly impair patients' quality of life. A literature review was conducted to find the most effective and newest treatments for RCCT. PubMed and Cochrane Review databases were searched, without strict inclusion/exclusion criteria, for peer-reviewed articles between 1941 and 2021 that discussed RCCT etiology and treatments. If nonoperative measures (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, and corticosteroids) are unsuccessful, other options include extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided injection techniques, and minimally invasive surgery. Because RCCT can resolve spontaneously, patients should progress to invasive options only if conservative first-line treatments have failed. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 2023;46(6):e326-e332.].
Medical subject headings
- Rotator Cuff
- Tendinopathy
Anatomy
- shoulder