Breaking the Barriers of Shoulder Calcific Tendinopathy
Shoulder calcific tendinopathy is an inflammatory process of calcium being deposited within the rotator cuff tendons resulting in symptoms of impingement and limited range of motion of the affected joint.
Adults between ages of 30-50 are most affected and the incidence in women is twice as much as men. Risk factors include hormonal imbalances such as diabetes and thyroid disorders as well as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatment options vary on a case-by-case basis and may range from noninvasive, minimally invasive, or arthroscopic surgery. The goal is to get the patient functioning with little to no pain as soon as possible.
In this case presentation a minimally invasive in-office procedure called Ultrasound Guided Barbotage with intra-tendinous LR-PRP was performed resulting in complete resolution of symptoms.
