• Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)

  
Shock wave treatment of Calcific Tendonitis (calcareous shoulder)

In the Calcific tendonitis calcareous deposits are found in tendons and tendon insertions. Therefore, this disease is also called calcareous shoulder. Most likely the supraspinatus tendon is affected. Acute inflammatory disorders occur, which are caused by a reduced blood flow. These inflammatory disorders can mostly be felt at night or at rest.