Calcific Tendonitis Treatment Guidelines Handout

Calcific tendonitis can be very painful and limit shoulder range of motion, but it is often treatable with conservative methods or surgery if needed.

The best treatment depends on the severity; options include physical therapy, NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections, ultrasound-guided needling, and surgery.

Calcium deposits can be broken up using techniques like ultrasound-guided needling, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), or surgically removed if necessary.