Current treatment concepts of calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder

Abstract Calcifying tendinitis is a very common pathology in the shoulder region, which may be acute or chronic. The rotator cuff, particularly supraspinatus tendon, most frequently affected. tendons of cuff undergo natural cycle destruction and regeneration. development calcifying caused by defective tendon repair. Typical chronic course with pain exacerbation, leads to medical presentation. Treatment options range from conservative therapy including rest, physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, shock wave surgical arthroscopic removal calcific focus. This article discusses current stage-dependent therapeutic concepts provides treatment recommendation.