Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff as a cause of drooping shoulder.
We describe a case of inferior glenohumeral subluxation or drooping shoulder secondary to acute calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff. The various etiologies of drooping shoulder and the specific causes determining glenohumeral widening in our report are discussed. The importance in recognizing this uncommon complication of a common abnormal finding and correction by aspiration is stressed.
Prato
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Department of Radiology, San Carlo Hospital, Piazzale Gianasso, 16158 Genoa, Italy.
Banderali
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Neumaier
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Dahmane
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Martinoli
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Derchi
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation