Dr. Sneha Abhishek KiniBarbotage
Calcific tendinitis refers to deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in tendons. It can lead to a limited range of motion of the involved joint and severe pain when associated with reactive adjacent inflammatory changes.
This condition most commonly affects the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder. But other rarer sites of involvement are described, such as the hip, knee, elbow and wrist.
"Barbotage" is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat Calcific Tendinitis. It is performed under local anaesthesia.
It involves fragmentation of the calcium deposits under ultrasound guidance and lavage (Saline is flushed in and calcium fragments are aspirated).
It is usually followed by a steroid injection into adjacent bursa. This procedure reduces pain and improves range of motion.
Key Benefits:
- Minimally invasive treatment for calcific tendinitis
- Ultrasound-guided fragmentation of calcium deposits
- Lavage technique to flush out calcium fragments
- Performed under local anesthesia
- Usually combined with steroid injection for better pain relief
