Abstract:Background:Calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff is a frequent cause of chronic shoulder pain. It is due to apatite deposits within the tendons. Little data are currently available about proteins associated to crystals within deposits.Objectives:The aim of the study was to quantify 6 proteins in calcific powders obtained from patients who have undergone an ultrasound-guided percutaneous lavage (UGPL) of their calcification and to look for correlations between their concentration and patient characteristics.M… Show more
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