{"id":202,"date":"2026-07-22T11:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/calcific-tendinitis\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:48:17","slug":"calcific-tendinitis","status":"publish","type":"afectiuni","link":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/afectiuni\/calcific-tendinitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Calcific Tendinitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shoulder pain that can turn suddenly excruciating, even without a specific movement, sometimes so intense you cannot find any comfortable position? Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is a dramatic cause of pain \u2014 calcium deposits in the tendon \u2014 but, paradoxically, it has a good prognosis: in many cases the calcium reabsorbs on its own, and treatment accelerates the process.<\/p>\n

What is calcific tendinitis?<\/h2>\n

Calcium deposits form in the rotator cuff tendons (most often the supraspinatus). The course has phases: formation (often symptomless), the resorptive phase (when the calcium “dissolves” \u2014 the most painful, can be acute and severe) and healing. It most often appears between ages 30 and 50.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/h2>\n

Shoulder pain that can be a chronic dull ache or suddenly acute and severe (resorptive phase), intense night pain, limited movement, sometimes an inability to move the arm during an acute crisis. X-ray confirms the calcium deposits.<\/p>\n

Common causes<\/h2>\n

The exact cause is not fully understood; it associates with age, metabolic factors (thyroid, diabetes) and possibly overload. It is NOT simply “too much dietary calcium”.<\/p>\n

Can it be treated without surgery?<\/h2>\n

In most cases, yes: pain management in the acute phase, physical therapy to maintain mobility and strength, and the deposit often reabsorbs spontaneously. Shockwave therapy (ESWT) has good evidence for accelerating resorption; ultrasound-guided needle aspiration is an option for large deposits; surgery is the reserve for refractory cases.<\/p>\n

How we treat calcific tendinitis at Medicine Park<\/h2>\n

We confirm the diagnosis (with X-ray\/ultrasound) and the phase, then build the plan: pain management in the acute phase, maintaining shoulder and cuff mobility without aggravating, a progressive strength programme in the settling phase, plus coordination for ESWT or an orthopaedic consult where the deposit requires it. All in English.<\/p>\n

How long does recovery take?<\/h2>\n

Highly variable: acute crises settle in days\u2013weeks; complete resorption and functional recovery can take months. Guidance shortens the road and prevents stiffening.<\/p>\n

When to seek help<\/h2>\n

If shoulder pain has turned suddenly severe or persists chronically, book an assessment. Your first assessment at Medicine Park is free.<\/p>\n

Related conditions \u2014 shoulder<\/h2>\n

We treat these conditions in the same area of the body. If your symptoms look similar, the first assessment is free.<\/p>\n