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Calcific Tendinitis

A condition in which calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons (the rotator cuff), causing extreme pain. Often the shoulder suddenly hurts so intensely that the arm cannot be moved at all.

Hyo-seop Kim
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Calcific Tendinitis

Q. What is calcific tendinitis?

A.

Calcium deposits in shoulder tendons causing severe pain.

📝 Detailed Answer

Calcific tendinitis: ① calcium deposits accumulate in rotator cuff tendons (especially supraspinatus), ② phases: forming, resting, resorbing (most painful), ③ acute resorbing phase: severe shoulder pain, ④ common 30–60 years, especially women, ⑤ X-ray confirms diagnosis.
Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

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