Abstract
The presence or absence of tendon calcification was studied at six anatomic sites:
Achilles, gastrocnemius, quadriceps, triceps (elbow), triceps long head (shoulder),
and rotator cuff. The morphology of the calcifications was categorized in 156 patients
with chondrocalcinosis in the knee. Achilles tendon, gastrocnemius, and quadriceps
tendon calcifications were most common, ranging from 21%–25% of our patient population.
The most common appearance of calcification was thin linear bands. Triceps calcification
at the elbow, rotator cuff calcifications, and long head of triceps tendon calcification
were less common.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
April 23,
1998
Received:
April 9,
1998
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© 1998 Elsevier Science Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
