Article

Calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy caused by symptomatic calcium hydroxyapatite
crystal deposition is a well-established cause of shoulder pain. In refractory or
acutely symptomatic cases, sonographically guided percutaneous lavage and
aspiration can significantly reduce pain in approximately 60%-92% of cases.
Although the complication rate of sonographically guided percutaneous lavage and
aspiration is apparently low, needle clogging attributable to impacted calcific
debris has been described by several authors and in our experience can occur in
daily practice. Traditionally, an inability to relieve the obstruction via needle
repositioning or increased syringe plunger pressure has required needle removal
and replacement. In this article, we outline a simple technique that can be used
to restore patency of the obstructed lavage needle without necessitating needle
removal and replacement.
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