USG – GUIDED CALCIUM BARBOTAGE is a specialized musculoskeletal procedure performed under real-time ultrasound guidance to treat calcific tendinitis. The procedure is commonly used for calcium deposits in tendons, especially around the shoulder’s rotator cuff.

During the procedure, ultrasound imaging helps the doctor accurately identify the calcium deposit and guide a needle into the affected tendon. Sterile saline may be injected to break up and dissolve the calcium buildup, and the fragmented calcium material is then aspirated or washed out. In some cases, anti-inflammatory medication may also be administered to reduce pain and inflammation.

Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy, minimizes injury to surrounding tissues, and enhances treatment effectiveness. The procedure can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation without the need for surgery.

This minimally invasive treatment is generally performed on an outpatient basis with a relatively quick recovery time.

This procedure is performed to:

• Treat calcific tendon deposits
• Relieve pain caused by calcific tendinitis
• Improve joint movement and function
• Break down and remove calcium buildup from tendons
• Reduce inflammation in affected soft tissues
• Provide a minimally invasive alternative to surgery
• Support recovery from chronic tendon-related pain

Available Exclusively at these Prima Diagnostics Centres: Jayanagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, Sarjapur Road, Kanakpura Road, BTM Layout and RR Nagar.