A 40-year-old gymnastic man with right shoulder pain since 20 days. Arrow points to?
Correct Answer: supraspinatus tendon calcification
Description: Ans. D. Supraspinatus tendon calcification.Supraspinatus tendon is the most common tendon in the body to calcify. It is typically seen superolateral to greater tuberosity as in this X-ray. Calcifying tendinitis is a common disorder of the rotator cuff.Coracoacromial ligament calcification is seen inferior to acromion process.The greater tuberosity is intact.
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