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A 31-year-old female asked about a 46-year-old male:
What is calcific tendonitis? complications of it over 5th metatarsal?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kathy Robinsonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Stiff tendons: Calcific tendonitis occurs when hydroxyapatite crystals form in tendons. This can cause pain and stiffness in the area of the tendon. Sometimes physical therapy is very helpful in preventing complications.
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Dr. Allan Rosenthalanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Other treatments: if painful, the use of NSAIDS, might help.
or corticosteroid injections if painful
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Last updated Apr 26, 2018
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