Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff as a cause of drooping shoulder

We describe a case of inferior glenohumeral subluxation or drooping shoulder secondary to acute calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff. The various etiologies of drooping shoulder and the specific causes determining glenohumeral widening in our report are discussed. The importance in recognizing th...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2003-02, Vol.32 (2), p.82-85
Main Authors: PRATO, N, BANDERALI, A, NEUMAIER, C. E, DAHMANE, M, MARTINOLI, C, DERCHI, L. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Calcinosis - diagnosis
Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Calcinosis - physiopathology
Calcinosis - rehabilitation
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Physical Therapy Modalities
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radiography
Range of Motion, Articular
Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging
Shoulder Joint - physiopathology
Tendinopathy - diagnosis
Tendinopathy - diagnostic imaging
Tendinopathy - physiopathology
Tendinopathy - rehabilitation
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Summary:We describe a case of inferior glenohumeral subluxation or drooping shoulder secondary to acute calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff. The various etiologies of drooping shoulder and the specific causes determining glenohumeral widening in our report are discussed. The importance in recognizing this uncommon complication of a common abnormal finding and correction by aspiration is stressed.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-002-0554-4