Table 1 |
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Correlation between morphology, progressive calcification process and symptoms of the mineral components of calcific tendinopathy (CT) of the rotator cuff, proposed by Chiou [24]. |
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Calcific stage |
Phase |
Morphologic shape of calcific deposition |
Clinical symptoms |
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Pre-calcific stage |
Correlation not evaluated |
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Calcific stage |
Formative phase |
Arc or fragmented/punctuated |
Mild pain |
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Resting phase |
Nodular |
Moderate to severe pain |
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Resorptive phase |
Cystic |
Severe pain |
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Post-calcific stage |
Correlation not evaluated |
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Oliva et al. BMC Medicine 2012 10:95 doi:10.1186/1741-7015-10-95 |
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