I have calcification tendonitis and a partial rotator cuff tear in my left shoulder. i have done 6 weeks of physical therapy but it is still giving me?

Still have options: Every case is unique, but more time, keeping up with a religious icing program +/- an anti-inflammatory in addition to the exercises may still improve things. An injection and/or a needling procedure to break up the calcium deposits may be an option. If those fail and your symptoms are still significant in 6-12 wks you my be a candidate for arthroscopic surgery, although many pts can avoid the or.

Several Options: Calcification can occur for several reasons in the rotator cuff and in several locations. The classic calcific tendinosis that describes a collection of calcium is typically a bit away from the tendon insertion and has a well defined life cycle that most often gets better without surgical intervention. Degenerative or postinjury calcification can signal a failing or torn rotator cuff.