ArticleSICOT-J2025
Therapeutic options in rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Efficacy of Conservative Approaches on Pain Relief and Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy: Which Is the Best Option? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Rotator cuff calcifications in pseudoxanthoma elasticum: a comparative analysis of prevalence and anatomical distribution.Skeletal radiology · 2026Article
- Clinical and Metabolic Predictors of Response to Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Calcific Tendinitis: A Pain-Oriented and Site-Specific Narrative Review.Pain research & management · 2026Review
- Anatomic extension-based description for rotator cuff calcifications: retrospective analysis of 100 consecutive cases.SICOT-J · 2026Article
- Reflections on SICOT-J Volume 11 (2025).SICOT-J · 2026Article
- Initial site of calcifications in rotator cuff tendons: A sonographic observational study.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Observational
- rESWT in Shoulder Periarthritis: Does the Protocol Intensity Matter?-A Quasi-Experimental Non-Randomized Comparative Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Calcified vs. Non-Calcified Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff: Clinical Presentations, Prognostic Implications, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.Journal of orthopaedics and sports medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
There are many variables that influence the decision-making process in the treatment of rotator cuff calcifications. The stage of the deposit, prognostic factors, previous failed treatments, pain level, and functional disability must all be considered. The tendency for spontaneous resolution is an important reason to always exhaust conservative treatment, being non-invasive options the first line of treatment. The emergence of focused shock wave therapy offered a powerful tool for the non-invasive management of rotator cuff calcifications. High-energy focused shock waves have a high degree of recommendation for the treatment of rotator cuff calcifications, supported by meta-analyses and systematic reviews. If non-invasive techniques fail, there is the possibility of moving to a minimally invasive procedure such as ultrasound-guided barbotage. Finally, classic invasive techniques are also a frequent indication, including open surgery and arthroscopy. As each treatment has advantages and disadvantages, the most advisable strategy is to progress from the least invasive therapeutic methods to the most invasive ones without losing sight of the clinical stage of the disease and the general context of each patient.
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