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Dong-Hwan Suh1, Jong-Hun Ji1, Chang-Yeon Kim1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
|December 17, 2020
Summary
Calcific tendinitis in the shoulder labrum is rare but treatable. Arthroscopic removal of calcific deposits effectively relieved pain and restored function in a patient with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Calcific tendinitis commonly affects the rotator cuff insertion, causing significant shoulder pain.
- This condition, also termed chemical furuncle of the shoulder, typically presents near the tendon insertion site.
Observation:
- A rare case involved a 39-year-old male with calcific tendinitis in the posterosuperior labrum of the right shoulder.
- The patient experienced severe pain and weakness, with imaging (radiographs, MRI) confirming the labral calcific deposit.
Findings:
- Conservative treatment for one week proved ineffective for the labral calcific tendinitis.
- Arthroscopic surgical removal of the calcified deposit successfully resolved the patient's symptoms.
Implications:
- This case highlights arthroscopic surgery as an effective treatment for rare calcific tendinitis of the shoulder labrum.
- Complete symptom relief and absence of recurrence suggest favorable long-term outcomes following surgical intervention.
