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Periarticular Calcifications: Clinical Features and Treatment Options

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Periarticular calcifications are a common condition for rheumatologists. They are characterized by deposition of carbonated apatite in tendons or connective tissues around joints. It most commonly affects patients between 30 and 60, and the main location is the shoulder (rotator cuff tendons), followed by the hip. Although the disease is frequent, factors associated with the appearance of the deposits or their spontaneous resorption remain unclear. In this review, we will summarize the available data about mechanisms underlying the constitution of the deposits and their resorption and describe the various affected sites and the associated symptoms. In the last part, we will discuss current treatment options.

Source: Gout Urate and Crystal Deposition Disease

DOI: 10.3390/gucdd2030020

Authors: Romain Dalla-Torre, Benoit Le Goff, Christelle Darrieutort-Laffite

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes, Inserm, Oniris, Nantes Université

Language: English

Topic: Tendon Structure and Treatment

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,137