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Calcific bursitis

Medical condition – Calcium deposits within the bursae

Field	Value
name	Calcific Bursitis
image	Phs-calc.jpg
specialty	Rheumatology
symptoms	Pain; tenderness; stiffness; swelling
diagnosis	X-ray; MRI scan
treatment	Ice; rest; non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; steroid injections; physical therapy; and/or surgery

Calcific bursitis refers to calcium deposits within the bursae. This most occurs in the shoulder area. The most common bursa for calcific bursitis to occur is the subacromial bursa. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that reduces friction, and facilitates movements between its adjacent tissues (i.e., between tendon and bone, two muscles or skin and bone). Inflammation of the bursae is called bursitis.

Signs and symptoms

Pain during rest
Tenderness on palpation
Stiffness (reducing joint range of motion)
Swelling

Causes

Calcific bursitis may be related to:

Calcific tendinitis. Sometimes calcium deposits of the involved tendons penetrate into the bursae.
Chronic bursitis. Lack of bursitis treatment or repetitive bursitis may lead to calcific bursitis.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic methods are the following

X-ray
MRI scan

Treatment

Management methods are the following

Ice (in the acute stage)
Rest (immobilization of the affected limb in the acute phase)
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Injections of steroid
Physical therapy
Surgical treatment

References

Darlene Hertling and Randolph M.Kessler. Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Third Edition.
Calcific bursitis at MedicineNet

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