The clinical features and investigations suggested a tear of the quadriceps tendon, with pre-existing chronic calcific enthesopathy. The operative findings were of an acute collection of calcific ...

a calcium deposit may be seen, particularly in patients with chronic patellar tendinosis. An MRI may be helpful to look for symptoms of inflammation or partial tears within the tendon. Treatment ...

After this, heat may be a better option. If tendinitis persists and calcium deposits are present around the tendon, a doctor may suggest extracorporeal shock wave therapy. This involves passing a ...

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon can cause calcium deposits to build up on the back of the heel. Not all heel spurs cause ...