Intra-articular findings in shoulder joints affected by calcific tendinitis

Background Additional pathologies accompanying calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff still remain unknown. The hypothesis of this study was that there are various additional pathologies accompanying calcific tendinitis, which might need further treatment. This study aimed to document intra-articular pathologies and investigate whether the location and spread of calcific tendinitis are associated with intra-articular pathologies and impairment in range of motion.