Subscapularis Calcific Tendonitis: Case Report

Abstract

Background: Calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendon are a defining feature of calcifictendinitis, affects the supraspinatus tendon the most frequently, then the infraspinatus, the teres minor, and sometimes the subscapularis. The actual cause of a painful shoulder problem is yet unknown. Objective: The aim of this case report was to highlight to subscapular calcific tendonitis applied to our hospitals that was managed by arthroscopic treatment. Case report: A 52-year-old, male patient, live in Jeddah, work as teacher, right hand dominant, non-smoker, presented to our clinic complaining of right shoulder pain for 2 years. Pain localized lateral and anterior side of right shoulder, sudden onset, dull in nature, radiate to arm, aggravating by overhead activity, relived by analgesia and rest, associated with weakness, got worse in last 2 months, with night pain. No history of trauma. Patient did 6 sessions of physiotherapy without improvement. Conclusion: Arthroscopic treatment of calcific tendonitis refractory to conservative measures has been shown to be effective and safety.