Calcific Tendinitis of the Rectus Femoris Around the Hip Joint.
10.5371/jkhs.2006.18.1.73
- Author:
Gil Yeong AHN
;
Ho Hyun YUN
;
Jong Hoon JANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Calcific tendinitis;
Hip joint;
Rectus femoris muscle
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, Local;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hip Joint*;
Hip*;
Humans;
Quadriceps Muscle*;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Recurrence;
Tendinopathy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Hip Society
2006;18(1):73-78
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpose: To evaluate and introduce the technique of C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia for the treatment of calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris around the hip joint. Materials and Methods: Between March 2003 and May 2005, C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia were performed on 5 patients and a local excision were performed in 1 patient for the treatment of calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris. The minimum follow-up period was 6 months. The radiology evaluation revealed the presence and size of the calcification. The clinical evaluation involved checking the level of pain relief, range of motion, recurrence, complications. Results: The hip pain improved immediately after treatment. There were no recurrences or complications. Conclusion: The combined treatment of C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia is an effective method for treating calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris, which can induce rapid symptom relief without any surgical morbidity.
