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Subscapularis calcific tendinosis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Non-traumatic acute onset right shoulder pain and weakness for 2 days.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

X-ray shows calcification at site of subscapularis insertion.

ultrasound

Calcification focus is noted in subscapularis tendon.

Mild bursal effusion is noted with significant peribursal hypervascularity.

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