Calcific tendinitis and peritendinitis of the infraspinatus tendon

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe right shoulder pain and loss of function.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Massive calcifications at the insertion of the infraspinatus muscle with related marrow edema of the humeral head.

Case Discussion

The infraspinatus tendon is a relatively uncommon site of calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, the supraspinatus tendon being the commonest site for it.

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