Physiopathology of intratendinous calcific deposition

In calcific tendinopathy (CT), calcium deposits in the substance of the tendon, with chronic activity-related pain, tenderness, localized edema and various degrees of decreased range of motion. CT is particularly common in the rotator cuff, and supraspinatus, Achilles and patellar tendons. The prese...

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Main Authors: Oliva, Francesco, Via, Alessio Giai, Maffulli, Nicola
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3482552/