Supraspinatus calcific tendinitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain left the scapular region on and off pain after trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

X-ray shows calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus tendon.

Case Discussion

The x-ray shows the typical appearance of calcific tendinitis of supraspinatus. The supraspinatus muscle of the rotator cuff is by far the most commonly involved.

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