Randy Clark, MD from Coral Desert Orthopedics in St. George Utah narrates a video demonstration of calcium removal from a rotator cuff. He is an orthopedic …
I recently had arthoscopic surgery to remove calcium i made a videon2 weeks after surgery. Recovery is 4 to 6 months. This is not quick or eazy recovery
I have just been diagnosed with this (I had an accident in july last year and have been in pain since a week after) The consultant said there was no guarantee that he would even find the calcium deposit, but my X-ray is almost identical to your patient….. I am on shed load of pain relief and take Oramorph at night to sleep. I have been off work since the accident and it doesn't look good for returning now, with no idea of when or IF this pain will go.
Recovery after this surgery is actually pretty quick. Usually you can start shoulder motion right away and you have relief from the severe pain that the calcific tendonitis can cause. It is best to try injections and NSAID's prior to surgery. Many times your body will take care of the calcium on its own. It is important to get an x-ray of your shoulder prior to surgery because sometimes your body has already taken care of it and surgery is no longer necessary.
Wow thanks
I recently had arthoscopic surgery to remove calcium i made a videon2 weeks after surgery. Recovery is 4 to 6 months. This is not quick or eazy recovery
I'm have this procedure scheduled in two wks, how long is recovering & does it work? Thanks
What was the measurement of the calcium deposit prior to intervention? Is there a threshold for Lavage vs arthroscopic approach based upon size?
Just a curiosity question. The sutures look like they are made of nylon. If not made of nylon, do they dissolve?
Thank you
can the calcium go away without any procedure done?
Vitamin K2
I have just been diagnosed with this (I had an accident in july last year and have been in pain since a week after) The consultant said there was no guarantee that he would even find the calcium deposit, but my X-ray is almost identical to your patient….. I am on shed load of pain relief and take Oramorph at night to sleep. I have been off work since the accident and it doesn't look good for returning now, with no idea of when or IF this pain will go.
What is the recovery for this procedure?
Hasn't it been replaced by sonogram/aspiration of the calcification?
I had a calcium build up in my shoulder and had it syringed out without surgery or any pain relief, tell me again about your pain lol.
It worked 😉
Recovery after this surgery is actually pretty quick. Usually you can start shoulder motion right away and you have relief from the severe pain that the calcific tendonitis can cause. It is best to try injections and NSAID's prior to surgery. Many times your body will take care of the calcium on its own. It is important to get an x-ray of your shoulder prior to surgery because sometimes your body has already taken care of it and surgery is no longer necessary.
I need to have this done. Is the recovery period painful and long?