Calcifiying Tendinitis

Also Known as

• Calcifying supraspinatus tendinitis.

What is it?

• A condtion characterised by calcification of the supraspinatus tendon.

Background

• Involves the deposition of calcium hydroxyapetite crystals in the supraspinatus tendon
• Occurs 1-2cm proximal to the insertion of the supraspinatus tendon at the greater tuberosity.

Figure 1 - Calcifying Tendinitis

Epidemiology

• Most commonly occurs between the ages of 30-50 years of age
• Men are more commonly affected than women.

Aetiology