Calcific tendinitis is a common and challenging problem in the orthopedic surgeon's office.
The chronic and variable course of the condition can lead to dissatisfaction with
conservative management. Current standard of care at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
Centre is referral for treatment by either needle decompression therapy by a radiologist or
shockwave therapy by a physiotherapist. The purpose of this study is to compare the
efficacies of these treatment options.