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1
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What is acute calcific tendonitis

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Calcium depositation in the supraspinatous tendon

2
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Presentation of acute calcific tendonitis

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Sudden onset of severe shoulder pain

3
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X-ray appearance

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Calcium lump seen just proximal to the greater tuberosity.

4
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Treatment of acute calcific tendonitis

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Subacromial steroid and local anaesthetic injection

condition is self limiting with calcium finally reabsorbing.