Evaluation of Serum Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin D Levels and History of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients with Calcified Shoulder Tendinopathy

SUMMARY Introduction. Calcific Tendinopathy (CT) of the shoulder is a common painful disorder. Due to the unknown etiology of CT, the present study aimed to evaluate possible relationship of serum calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D levels, history of calcium and vitamin D supplementation and incidence of CT. Methods. The present study is a case-control study which was performed … Continued