What are the stages of calcific tendonitis?
What are the stages of calcific tendonitis?
Calcific tendonitis occurs in three stages, including:
- Pre-calcific: During this beginning phase, movement causes pain and range of motion becomes limited. The area changes at a cellular level.
- Calcific: Calcium is released from cells, forming calcium deposits. After a time, the body begins resorbing the deposits. This stage can cause significant discomfort.
- Post-calcific: During this stage, the deposits are replaced by healthy tissue. Range of motion begins to improve.