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Atraumatic Calcific Tendinitis in Medial Collateral Ligament: A Case Report
Carter J Berry1, Adam J Tagliero1, David R Diduch1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Calcific tendinitis, a condition typically affecting shoulders and wrists, can also impact the knee's medial collateral ligament (MCL). Ultrasound-guided lavage offers a successful minimally invasive treatment for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Calcific tendinitis commonly affects the shoulder and wrist.
- Literature on medial collateral ligament (MCL) calcific tendinitis diagnosis and treatment is limited.
Observation:
- A healthy 50-year-old woman presented with atraumatic medial knee pain.
- She was diagnosed with calcific tendinitis of the MCL, a rare presentation.
- This patient had a history of multifocal symptomatic calcific tendinitis in other locations.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with ultrasound-guided lavage.
- This minimally invasive procedure proved effective for MCL calcific tendinitis.
Implications:
- Ultrasound-guided lavage is a viable treatment for rare cases of MCL calcific tendinitis.
- This case highlights the importance of considering calcific tendinitis in the MCL for atraumatic knee pain.
