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At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM) in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez provides specialized, non-surgical treatment options for calcific tendonitis and painful calcium deposits.
Discover how ultrasound-guided barbotage and modern sports medicine techniques may help address shoulder pain and support improved function, without traditional surgery.
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Calcific tendonitis happens when calcium deposits build up inside a tendon, most often in the rotator cuff tendons that help you lift and rotate your shoulder. These deposits can cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation. You may also hear this condition called tendon calcification, calcium in the tendon, or bone spurs in the tendon.
It’s a fairly common condition, most often affecting women between the ages of 30 and 60, and it typically develops in the tendon that helps you lift your arm overhead. It’s worth knowing that not everyone with calcium deposits has symptoms; some people have them without ever feeling pain.
About half of people with calcific tendonitis experience noticeable symptoms, which typically include shoulder pain, weakness, or a decreased ability to move the shoulder freely.
An X-ray is typically the first test used to check for calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon. Ultrasound imaging can also help identify the deposits and give a clearer picture of what stage the condition is in, which helps guide treatment decisions.
There are several treatment options for patients dealing with calcific tendonitis and shoulder pain. Initial non-surgical options include:
Targeted exercises to help improve mobility and maintain shoulder motion without aggravating the calcified tendon.
Oral anti-inflammatory medication or localized steroid injections that may help reduce acute pain and tissue inflammation.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or stem cell therapies that may help support tissue repair and reduce chronic pain.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, which may help break down calcium deposits non-invasively.
When patients don’t respond to these non-surgical treatments, open or arthroscopic surgery can be considered to remove the calcium. Before that step, another non-surgical option worth exploring is available at IROSM.
Learn directly from Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez as he discusses shoulder calcification and how targeted non-surgical procedures may help address the underlying cause of pain.
Ultrasound-guided barbotage is a non-surgical treatment option offered by Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez at the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Fort Lauderdale. We also offer personalized, patient-centered care for a wide range of sports medicine concerns.
Barbotage is a minimally invasive technique used to treat tendon calcification. It uses ultrasound imaging to precisely locate the affected tendon and break up the calcium deposit inside it.
Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez and his team use ultrasound guidance for needle placement throughout the procedure. A fluid is injected directly into the calcium deposit, which helps fragment it and supports the body’s gradual reabsorption of the calcium over time.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez leads a team focused on personalized, non-surgical care using techniques such as ultrasound-guided barbotage.
If you’re dealing with tendon calcification, it may be worth discussing whether ultrasound-guided barbotage is an option for you. Contact IROSM to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez.
Watch how calcific tendonitis may be treated without surgery at our Fort Lauderdale clinic using precision ultrasound-guided barbotage calcium removal.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified physician • Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Barbotage
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez to find out if in-office ultrasound-guided barbotage is right for your calcific tendonitis.
Call Now: (954) 751-6990
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Tendon calcification treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
