What is calcific tendinitis?

What is calcific tendinitis?

Calcific tendinitis (also called calcific tendinopathy) happens when calcium builds up in the tendons. It is most common in the shoulders. But it may occur in the elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, or feet. People most affected by calcific tendinitis are between 30 and 50 years old.

Is there a cure for calcific tendonitis?

Calcific tendonitis can disappear on its own without any treatment. Ignoring the condition is not recommended, however, as it can lead to complications, such as rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder. Once calcific tendonitis disappears, there is no evidence to suggest it will return.

How do you dissolve calcific tendonitis?

Shockwave therapy for calcific tendonitis: This treatment uses sound waves to break down calcium deposits. Evidence suggests that focussed shockwave using high power is better. Often, we use 3 to 5 sessions of shockwave to get a better result for shoulder calcification.

What causes supraspinatus calcific tendinitis?

Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is an acute or chronic painful condition due to the presence of calcific deposits inside or around the tendons of the rotator cuff; more specifically, it is caused by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals commonly within the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons (1).

Is calcific tendonitis a form of arthritis?

No. Calcific tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons while arthritis is inflammation and damage of the joint itself. Calcific tendonitis may be confused with calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD, or pseudogout) — a type of arthritis in which calcium phosphate crystals form in the joints.

What foods cause tendonitis?

What should I avoid?

• Alcohol – prolongs inflammation.
• Caffeine – known to bind to calcium and promote bone loss.
• Excess sodium – can counteract potassium.
• Sugar – reduce immune function, slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
• Fried, processed foods – a rich source of pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids.

What foods trigger tendonitis?

What foods should be avoided with pseudogout?

In the case of gout and pseudogout which are affected by the metabolic factor of the body, it is best to avoid high-purine food like red meat and shellfish. Drinking beer and soda can also elevate the level of uric acid which may worsen the pain and discomfort in joints.