Cases reported "Tendinopathy"

Filter by keywords:



Filtering documents. Please wait...

1/4. A conservative management protocol for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder.

    OBJECTIVE: This paper presents a management protocol for calcific tendinitis and describes its effective application in 2 cases of calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus tendon in middle-aged women. CLINICAL FEATURES: Two patients presented to a chiropractic clinic with previously diagnosed calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus tendon. Both patients complained of chronic pain and tenderness in the shoulder region and had a limited range of shoulder motion as a result of the pain. Radiographs demonstrated calcific deposits in the region of the supraspinatus tendon. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOMES: Both patients were admitted to a treatment protocol involving approximately 20 sessions of phonophoresis (driving of medication into tissue by ultrasound) with Movelat cream followed by cross-friction massage to the supraspinatus tendon and range of motion exercises. A second set of radiographs was requested. The calcific deposits, clearly seen on the previous radiographs, were no longer visible, and symptoms were resolved. At 4-month follow up, both patients continued to be symptom-free. CONCLUSION: The result of these studies indicates that the management of calcific tendinitis falls within the scope of chiropractic practice and supports the use of a trial period of conservative management in cases of calcific tendinitis before consideration of surgical treatment.
- - - - - - - - - -
ranking = 1
keywords = motion
(Clic here for more details about this article)

2/4. Biceps tendinitis caused by an osteochondroma in the bicipital groove: a rare cause of shoulder pain in a baseball player.

    Tendinitis of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle is commonly seen in athletes who do repetitive overhead motions. Common causes of biceps tendinitis include impingement syndrome, subluxation of the biceps tendon, and attrition tendinitis, whereas biceps tendinitis secondary to a bone neoplasm is rare. A case of biceps tendinitis caused by an osteochondroma arising in the left humeral bicipital groove in a 25-year-old male baseball player is reported. The tumor was hook-shaped, originated from the inferomedial portion of the humeral lesser tubercle, and surrounded the biceps tendon. Symptoms of increasing pain and inability to throw resulted from direct irritation of the biceps tendon by the tumor. Total excision of the tumor relieved the symptoms within 3 weeks. To our knowledge, there have been no reported cases in the English-language literature of biceps tendinitis caused by an osteochondroma.
- - - - - - - - - -
ranking = 0.5
keywords = motion
(Clic here for more details about this article)

3/4. rotator cuff calcifications: treatment with US-guided technique.

    PURPOSE: The authors developed and tested a technique to treat calcific tendinitis in the rotator cuff with multiple needle punctures, aspiration, and lavage under ultrasonographic (US) guidance. MATERIALS AND methods: Atraumatic pain in the shoulders of a 46-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man was resistant to conservative therapy. With local anesthesia and continuous three-dimensional US visualization, the tips of two 18-gauge needles were placed within the calcification in the rotator cuff. Saline solution was injected and aspirated with the needles until the aspirate was free of calcific particles. RESULTS: Both patients experienced complete relief of pain and recovery of full range of motion, one on the 3rd day after treatment and one within 15 minutes. CONCLUSION: Use of this US-guided technique is successful to treat calcific tendinitis in the rotator cuff without the radiation exposure of fluoroscopic guidance.
- - - - - - - - - -
ranking = 0.5
keywords = motion
(Clic here for more details about this article)

4/4. Management of acute calcific tendinitis of the shoulder.

    Calcific deposits located within the tendons of the rotator cuff are frequently seen in patients presenting with shoulder pain. The pathogenesis of calcific tendinitis and the optimum management of patients presenting with acute symptoms are unclear. This paper reviews the incidence, proposed etiologies, and a unique treatment approach of rotator cuff calcific tendinitis. A case report of a patient with acute calcific tendinitis and subsequent shoulder motion and strength deficits is presented. A rational evaluation and treatment plan is outlined, which includes management and posttreatment changes, and radiographic findings are discussed. A team-management approach by physical therapy and orthopaedics services is emphasized.
- - - - - - - - - -
ranking = 0.5
keywords = motion
(Clic here for more details about this article)


Leave a message about 'Tendinopathy'


We do not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content in this site. Click here for the full disclaimer.