Self-limiting disorder of calcium deposition within one or more tendons of the rotator cuff
With time, the calcium undergoes painful resorption with subsequent tendon healing
Middle-aged patients are most commonly affected (rarely seen in patients >70yrs)
Adhesive capsulitis is most common complication
With time, the calcium undergoes painful resorption with subsequent tendon healing
Calcific tendinitis
Traumatic/Acute:
Calcaneal bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Pes anserine bursitis
Anterior shoulder dislocation
Hip bursitis
Posterior shoulder dislocation