Calcific tendonitis is a painful shoulder disorder characterized by calcium deposits (CDs) in the rotator cuff tendon. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the most efficient surgical procedure for calcific tendonitis. This includes the comparison between the three main surgical techniques: CD removal, CD removal with subacromial decompression (SAD) and CD removal with tendon repair with respect to functional outcomes and pain control scores.

Emad Anam

Samah Zahran

Angelique Roy

Parham Daneshvar

Ryan T. Bicknell

Ian Janssen

JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques

JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques

Surgical approaches of shoulder calcific tendonitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the most efficient surgical procedure for calcific tendonitis to provide substantial improvement in shoulder functions and pain control with no significant difference between these surgical techniques.

肩部钙化性肌腱炎的手术方法：系统综述与Meta分析

Surgical approaches of shoulder calcific tendonitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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