📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com In this episode, Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening are joined by Dr. Bischoff to break down calcific tendinitis — one of the most painful yet misunderstood shoulder conditions. Ever wake up with sudden shoulder pain that makes it hard to move your arm or sleep? This could be the reason. They explain what calcific tendinitis is, why it happens, how it’s diagnosed, and what you can do to treat it — from home care to medical options. You’ll learn: What causes calci

Calcifying or calcific tendinitis is a painful shoulder disorder characterised by calcific deposits in the rotator cuff tendon or subacromial bursa. The disease may subside spontaneously. The majority of cases can be managed with conservative therapy. However, some patients continue to have a painful shoulder for an extended period of time with the deposits not showing any signs of resolution, in which case surgical removal of the deposits is an option. The cause of calcifying tendinitis is not