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I have a calcification deposit in my shoulder and it is very painful. would wrestling injure it further?

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Dr. Jonathan Levy answered

Specializes in Shoulder surgery

Calcific tendonitis: Not necessarily. If you have calcification tendinitis, it can be quite painful and may prevent you from being able to wrestle. Often a cortisone injection can help significantly.

Answered 1/16/2013

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A member asked:

I have a calcification deposit in my shoulder and it is very painful. would wrestling injure it further?

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Dr. Jonathan Levy answered

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