AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Outcomes of Percutaneous Barbotage for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder

Outcomes of Percutaneous Barbotage for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder

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In this video, the speaker discusses the outcomes of using percutaneous barbiturates for calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. They explain that calcific tendonitis is a painful shoulder condition caused by calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendon. The workup involves history, X-rays, and MRI. Treatment options include oral anti-inflammatories, steroid injections, shockwave therapy, needle barbiturates, and surgical decompression. The study was conducted at a single center, with patients evaluated by orthopedic surgeons before a primary care sports medicine doctor performed the procedure. Results show that the procedure successfully treated the condition in all 19 patients, eliminating the need for surgery. The speaker concludes that needle barbatage is a safe and effective alternative for calcific tendonitis treatment.

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Troy Shields, MD

Keywords

percutaneous barbiturates

calcific tendonitis

shoulder condition

needle barbiturates

treatment options