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 ...

Calcific tendonitis occurs when calcium deposits accumulate in the tendons or muscles. Symptoms include inflammation and pain. As a result, a person may find it difficult to sleep, especially when ...

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body and is always present in your bloodstream. It’s crucial for the health of your muscles, nervous system, blood circulation, and digestion. But unwanted ...

Dirk-Jan Hofstee, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands; dj_hofstee{at}hotmail.com Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether removing the calcifications in the rotator cuff ...

Introduction Chronic tendon pathology (tendinopathy) is a common but poorly treated disease, due to limited understanding of its pathogenesis. The resident tenocytes undergo continuous renewal form ...

Our orthopedic providers can perform evaluations for soft tissues including tendons, ligaments, and cysts. These evaluations can help dynamically identify problems with movement. We offer diagnostic ...

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 ...