Atypical localizations of calcific deposits in the shoulder

Highlights • Case 1: massive calcific deposits in the context of the supraspinatus muscle belly. • Case 2: calcific deposits at the biceps anchor. • Case 3: calcific deposits in the cranial intra-articular trait of the subscapularis tendon. • These 3 atypical cases were not responsive to conservativ...

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Published in:	International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 10; pp. 206 - 210
Main Authors:	Vinanti, G.B, Pavan, D, Rossato, A, Biz, Carlo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2015 Elsevier
Subjects:	Arthroscopy Atypical calcification Case Series Painful shoulder Shoulder calcific tendinopathy Surgery Painful shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder calcific tendinopathy Atypical calcification
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Summary:	Highlights • Case 1: massive calcific deposits in the context of the supraspinatus muscle belly. • Case 2: calcific deposits at the biceps anchor. • Case 3: calcific deposits in the cranial intra-articular trait of the subscapularis tendon. • These 3 atypical cases were not responsive to conservative treatment. • Arthroscopic removal of the deposits ensured an optimal clinical outcome.
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ISSN:	2210-2612 2210-2612
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.04.011