Calcific tendonitis (or tendinitis) occurs when calcium deposits build up in your muscles or tendons. Although this can happen anywhere in the body, it usually occurs in the rotator cuff. The rotator ...

Q: My shoulder has been hurting so my doctor ordered an X-ray. This showed calcium buildup, and she said that was causing the pain. What is this from? A: It seems you are describing calcific ...

I was recently diagnosed with calcium deposits in one of the rotator cuff tendons of my shoulder. How do you treat this? Calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff is not uncommon. It is typically seen ...

Calcium buildup in the tendon and bursa can cause bursitis, a painful condition with a long recovery time and a high grade of disability. For the study, Dr. Sconfienza and colleagues used ...

Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, typically characterized by calcium deposits on the rotator cuff, is an extremely painful condition that can severely impair movement and life quality. A new study ...

Calcific tendonitis is a condition caused by calcium deposits building up in a person’s muscles or tendons. If calcium builds up in an area, a person may feel pain and discomfort there. Although this ...

Q: My shoulder has been hurting so my doctor ordered an X-ray. This showed calcium buildup, and she said that was causing the pain. What is this from? A: It seems you are describing calcific ...