What is the treatment for calcific tendonitis?

What is the treatment for calcific tendonitis?

Most cases of calcific tendonitis can be treated with steroid injections, physical therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other calcific tendonitis treatments include:

• Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT): This treatment delivers shock waves to the injured tendons to reduce pain and encourage healing.
• Radial shockwave therapy (RSWT): Similar to ESWT, RSWT also focuses on reducing pain and promoting healing. RSWT uses a different technique for generating shockwaves, but the two treatments yield the same results.
• Lavage treatment: During this treatment, your healthcare provider places a needle directly into the calcium deposit. Saline is then injected to break it up.
• Therapeutic ultrasound: Using a handheld device, your healthcare provider directs high frequency sound waves to the target area. This helps break down the calcium deposits.
• Surgery: In severe cases, surgery is necessary to manually remove the calcium deposits. Approximately 10% of people with calcific tendonitis need surgery.