A 40-year-old gymnastic man with right shoulder pain since 20 days. Arrow points to?
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.
Calcific Biceps tendinitis
Coracoacromial ligament calcification
Avulsion fracture of greater tuberosity
supraspinatus tendon calcification
Miscellaneous