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Does calcific tendonitis damage the shoulder?

April 26, 2017calcific damage shoulder tendonitis

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Does calcific tendonitis damage the shoulder?

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The calcium deposit lies either within the rotator cuff tendon or in the bursa. Those deposits in the bursa cause problems because of swelling and pinching of the surrounding tissue. Those in the rotator cuff can result in tearing of the tendon (cuff) as well. The most common problem with calcific tendonitis is persistent pain unrelieved by medication, injections, and therapy.