Supraspinatus calcific tendinosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain in right shoulder for two days, no trauma. Clinical examination: significantly restricted movements of the right shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Soft tissue shadows show calcified shadows overlapping the greater tuberosity at the AP view, which became separated at the internal rotation view.

Case Discussion

An adult male presented with the non-traumatic origin of right shoulder pain. X-ray shows calcification near the greater tuberosity. The likely diagnosis is calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff.

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