1. Arthroscopic Treatment of Calcific Tendonitis
F. Alan Barber, M.D., Courtney H. Cowden, M.D. 
Arthroscopy Techniques 
Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages e237-e240 (April 2014)
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2. Fig 1
Large calcific tendonitis lesions can have multiple calcium deposits (arrow) (anteroposterior view of right shoulder, lateral decubitus position). (© F. Alan Barber)
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3. Fig 2
The rotator cuff tendon is inspected for areas of swelling, neovascularity, or calcium deposits (arrow) (arthroscopic view through posterior portal of left shoulder, lateral decubitus position, instrumentation through lateral portal). (© F. Alan Barber)
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4. Fig 3
A 14-gauge Jelco needle can be used to identify and release the area of calcification (arthroscopic view through posterior portal of left shoulder, lateral decubitus position, instrumentation through lateral portal). (© F. Alan Barber)
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5. Fig 4
Using a probe or the needle, the lesion can be milked to express the rest of the calcium out of the deposit (arthroscopic view through posterior portal of left shoulder, lateral decubitus position). (© F. Alan Barber)
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