Arthroscopic Debridement for Bilateral Calcific Tendinitis of the Subscapularis Tendons: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Kam-Lung Tung, Siu-Bon Woo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-04-01
• Series: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901502300126

We report on a 36-year-old man who underwent arthroscopic debridement for bilateral calcific tendinitis of the subscapularis tendons. The patient had a positive coracoid impingement test for both shoulders. Radiology showed calcific deposits at the insertion of both subscapularis tendons, close to the lesser tuberosities and just posterior to the coracoid tips. The patient underwent sequential arthroscopic coracoplasty and removal of calcific deposits in the subscapularis tendons. The patient returned to work 6 weeks after each surgery. At 2 years, the patient had no shoulder pain, with full range of motion and full power of the subscapularis muscles. The coracoid impingement test was negative for both shoulders. There was no evidence of recurrence.