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 ...

Inflammation of the Achilles tendon can cause calcium deposits to build up on the back of the heel. Not all heel spurs cause noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they often stem from the ...