Acetic Acid Lontophoresis in the Treatment of Calcifying Tendinitis of the Shoulder
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https://doi.org/10.25759/spmfr.132Keywords:
Iontophoresis, Calcification, Physiologic, Shoulder Joint, TendinopathyAbstract
The purpose of this case report is to highlight the role of acetic acid iontophoresis in the treatment of calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder. Calcifying tendinitis is a common disorder and it is most common around the shoulder joint, despite most cases being asymptomatic.
The clinical use of acetic acid iontophoresis in the treatment of patients with calcium deposits was first described in 1955. It is thought that the acetic ion replaces the carbonate ion in the insoluble calcium carbonate deposit, forming a more soluble compound. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect a regression of the calcification.
The use of therapeutic acid acetic iontophoresis is predominantly empirical, probably because it is relatively inexpensive and safe. Despite all doubts regarding the effectiveness of acetic acid iontophoresis on the treatment of calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder, this case report appears to be another example of therapeutic success.
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