Ultrasound Guided Arthroscopic Removal of Calcific Tendonitis: A Minimum of 2-Year Followup.

ABSTRACT: Background: We have developed a novel technique for managing rotator cuff calcific tendonitis, involving arthroscopic debridement of calcific tendonitis with localization assistance from a breast biopsy needle under ultrasound guidance. While we have demonstrated encouraging results at six-month follow-up, the medium-term outcomes and the long-term outcomes of this technique at 2 years or beyond are unknown. The aim of this paper was to determine if this technique was successful in resolving symptoms after two years and beyond. Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study. Methods: Patients who underwent arthroscopic debridement of calcific tendonitis with localization assistance from a breast biopsy needle under ultrasound guidance by a senior surgeon were evaluated using

SUBMITTER: Rizvi SMT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10179588 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature