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CALCIFICATION OF THE SUPRASPINATUS TENDON

CALCIFICATION OF THE SUPRASPINATUS TENDON Calcification in the supraspinatus tendon is a relatively common cause of pain and limitation of motion of the shoulder, occurring in adults of all ages, although it is most frequently found between the ages of 30 and 45. No cases have been reported among children. This condition is often erroneously diagnosed as bursitis, periarticular arthritis, brachial neuritis, paralysis of the radial nerve or rheumatism. Our purpose in this paper is to discuss briefly the etiology, symptoms and physical findings and to present a method of medical management which has proved successful in a number of instances. ETIOLOGY The cause of calcification in the supraspinatus tendon is unknown. The tendon is so situated that it is subject to frequent mild trauma by being pinched between the head of the humerus and the acromion. Most recent writers have been of the opinion that injury to the tendon is a definite factor in http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

CALCIFICATION OF THE SUPRASPINATUS TENDON

DICK, G. F.; HUNT, L. W.; FERRY, J. L.
JAMA , Volume 116 (12) – Mar 22, 1941
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1941 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1941.02820120016005
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Abstract

Calcification in the supraspinatus tendon is a relatively common cause of pain and limitation of motion of the shoulder, occurring in adults of all ages, although it is most frequently found between the ages of 30 and 45. No cases have been reported among children. This condition is often erroneously diagnosed as bursitis, periarticular arthritis, brachial neuritis, paralysis of the radial nerve or rheumatism. Our purpose in this paper is to discuss briefly the etiology, symptoms and physical findings and to present a method of medical management which has proved successful in a number of instances. ETIOLOGY The cause of calcification in the supraspinatus tendon is unknown. The tendon is so situated that it is subject to frequent mild trauma by being pinched between the head of the humerus and the acromion. Most recent writers have been of the opinion that injury to the tendon is a definite factor in

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JAMA – American Medical Association

Published: Mar 22, 1941

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