Removal of shoulder joint calcifications under ultrasound guidance

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The procedure involves non-surgical, mini-invasive removal of calcifications within the tendons, guided by ultrasound. We use this type of treatment as an alternative to on-table arthroscopy, for example, in patients with calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff. The procedure involves puncturing the tendon's calcified cavity with a needle and flushing out the calcifications with saline.

Dosage: the treatment does not require a series of treatments.

Side effects: The procedure is safe; however, transient shoulder pain may occur during or after the procedure. Rarely, signs of inflammation, infection of the injection site, or allergic reactions may occur.

• calcification of the subacromial bursa or supraspinatus tendon,
• chronic shoulder pain,
• pain that increases when abducting the shoulder,
• pain that does not subside after conservative treatment,
• lack of mobility disorders.

• unstable diabetes or hypertension,
• allergy to anesthetics (lidocaine),
• improvement after conservative treatment.