Physiopathology of intratendinous calcific deposition

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In calcific tendinopathy (CT), calcium deposits in the substance of the tendon, with chronic activity-related pain, tenderness, localized edema and various degrees of decreased range of motion. CT is particularly common in the rotator cuff, and supraspinatus, Ach...

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Main Authors: Oliva Francesco, Via Alessio, Maffulli Nicola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/10/95