Calcific tendinitis, X-ray

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Frontal X-Ray of the left shoulder of a 45-year-old female patient with calcified tendinitis in the rotator cuff tendon. Calcific tendinitis occurs when there is a build up of calcium in a tendon. Symptoms include sudden severe pain in the shoulder and restriction of movement in the shoulder. Treatment for calcific tendinitis includes rest, physiotherapy and a short course of non-steroidal medication.

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