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What is calcific tendonitis?

April 26, 2017calcific tendonitis

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What is calcific tendonitis?

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For uncertain reasons, the tendons about the body can accumulate areas of calcium. Depending on where this occurs it can become very painful. Commonly the rotator cuff tendons can get calcium bodies.

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The condition known as calcific tendonitis occurs when a small (1-2cm) calcium deposit is formed inside the tendons of the rotator cuffs. These calcium deposits are mainly found in patients whose ages range from between 30-40 years old. They usually have a higher incidence in diabetes. The calcium deposits that are formed are not always painful for the patient therefore making it harder to know if you have the tendonitis. Even when the deposits are painful, the outcome is that it is usually all fine and the deposits will be gone after about 1-4 weeks. If the deposits though do not go away, in a very good timely fashion, it would be a good idea to see a doctor so he can help you clear this small but important problem. What are the causes of calcific tendonitis? The causes of the calcium deposits that are within the rotator cuff tendon are not yet understood. There have been lots of different ideas suggested, that included blood supply and the aging of the tendon, but there was no such e