Background:The surgical procedure for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder remains a matter of dispute. Some advocate complete removal of the calcium deposits. The aim of this study was to investigate the midterm clinical outcome of an isolated acromioplasty with a secondary aim to investigate the relationship between the persisting presence of the calcifications and the midterm clinical outcome.
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