Clin Should Elbow.  2016 Dec;19(4):245-248. 10.5397/cise.2016.19.4.245.

Arthroscopic Treatment for Calcific Tendinitis of Origin of Long Head of Triceps

• Kim W
• Song BW
• Rhie TY
• Kwon J

• KMID: 2368296
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2016.19.4.245

Abstract

A 55-year-old female experienced acute left shoulder pain without specific trauma. Radiography showed calcific deposits in the inferior part of the glenoid fossa. Magnetic resonance arthrography showed calcific deposits in the origin of the long head of triceps brachii muscle. Conservative treatment failed to resolve the symptoms; therefore, arthroscopic surgery was performed. The patient experienced immediate and dramatic pain relief, and normal shoulder motion was demonstrated 1 year after surgery. In conclusion, although rare, calcific tendinitis of the triceps brachii muscle, which causes shoulder pain, should be included in the differential diagnosis of acute shoulder pain. Arthroscopic surgery is a treatment option for chronic cases and those resistant to conservative treatment.

Keyword

Calcification; Tendinopathy; Shoulder joint; Arthroscopy

MeSH Terms

Arthrography
Arthroscopy
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Head*
Humans
Middle Aged
Radiography
Shoulder
Shoulder Joint
Shoulder Pain
Tendinopathy*